Our fourth graders recently met Maine author Emily M. Leonard who visited to read her children's book, Black Bear's Adventure: An Appalachin Trail Journey. She answered questions from the students and facilitated a game about how long it takes trash to break down, reinforcing the importance of "Leave No Trace" on hiking adventures.
Included in her titles is a scripture based devotional As Fresh As Daisies, inspired by nature and events on her hike.
Mrs. Leonard's sons Stephen and Patrick graduated from All Saints Catholic School in 2008 and 2010 respectively and she was very involved in our community as the boys' soccer coach, a substitue teacher and volunteer.