Get to Know Miss Lampe

We're excited to have several relatively new staff members at Lucas, and we'll get to know them as the year progresses.  This month, we talked to third grade teacher Jennifer Lampe, who is in her second year as a Mighty Hawk.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  Prior to joining us at Lucas, where did you live and what did you do?

Miss Lampe:   Prior to joining Lucas I lived in Gilbert and taught 3rd grade at Gilbert Intermediate.  

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What is your favorite part about working at Lucas?

Miss Lampe:  My absolute favorite part about working at Lucas is being with the kids all day.  I love coming to school each morning and can't wait to see the kids when the bell rings.  Lucas students are such amazing kids!

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  Which teacher from your past made the biggest difference in your life?

Miss Lampe:   My favorite teacher was my third grade teacher, Mrs. Buchanan.  I had her at Stewart's Creek, where I grew up, just north of Dallas, TX.  I remember her always being happy and willing to help.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  If you could spend your winter break anywhere in the world (and take your family and dogs with you), where would it be?

Miss Lampe:   If I could spend my winter break anywhere in the world, I would definitely go somewhere tropical. My two golden retrievers love to swim and my entire family loves the beach.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What’s your favorite healthy food?  What’s your favorite treat?

Miss Lampe:   My favorite healthy food would be salads with chicken on them.  I am not a big fan of sweets, but I love salty foods.  My favorite treat is popcorn made on the stove.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What are you most proud of?

Miss Lampe:  I am most proud of all of my years in teaching.  This is my 16th year, and I love it more and more each year.  I have the most rewarding job!

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  Is there anything else you’d like the Lucas community to know about you?

Miss Lampe:  I love being at Lucas and have felt so welcome here.  It is a great school, with wonderful staff and students.

Welcome to Megan Goodwin

We're excited to have several new staff members this year, and we'll get to know them as the year progresses.  This month, we talked to our new Behavioral Interventionist, Megan Goodwin.



The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What did you do prior to joining us at Lucas this year?

Ms. Goodwin:  Before coming to Lucas I worked at The Homestead doing ABA with children who have autism.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What's your favorite part about Lucas so far?

Ms. Goodwin:  I've loved getting to know the kids and teachers.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What are some of your hobbies and interest?

Ms. Goodwin:  I enjoy reading, listening to music, going to movies and plays, and watchings sports.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  If you could only eat one food, listen to one musician or band, and read one author for a whole year, which would they be?

Ms. Goodwin:  If I could only eat one thing for a year it would be tacos.  I would listen to Ingrid Michaelson or Young the Giant.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  Is there anything else you'd like the Lucas community to know about you?

Ms. Goodwin:  I love reading and being active.

Get to Know a Mighty Hawk - Mr. Shaw

We're excited to have several new staff members this year, and we'll get to know them better as the year progresses.  This month, let's get to know Mr. Michael Shaw, our new Family and Student Advocate.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What were you doing before you took this position, and what made you want to work at Lucas?

Mr. Shaw:  Before coming to Lucas I was the Student and Family Advocate at Weber Elementary.  I was the first fulltime Family Resource Center Coordinator (it has evolved into the position of SFA) at Grant Wood Elementary and prior to that I completed my undergraduate practicum at the North Liberty/Penn Elementary Family Resource Center.  I chose Lucas because I am a social worker and an eastsider.  I love working with families and their children in the interest of promoting and supporting high achievement in public education.  Working closer to home makes it easier for me to do the kind of community building and advocacy work that is a critical part of what it means to me to be a social worker.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What’s your favorite part about working with kids?

Mr. Shaw:  Witnessing joy and growth.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What do you do on a typical weekend?

Mr. Shaw:  Sleep until the sun comes out, reconnect with my partner, clean up the house, make at least one breakfast dinner, workout, and relax with my children.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:   What’s your favorite healthy food?  What’s your favorite treat?  

Mr. Shaw:  Healthy food: a colorful salad and breakfast dinners. Treat: solid chocolate of any kind that is untainted by fanciful explorations (i.e. cherry chocolate, chili chocolate, chocolate with sprinkles, etc.)

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What else do you want Lucas students and families to know about you?

Mr. Shaw:  My role at Lucas is to support all students in maximizing their academic potential.  This support includes helping all families understand how they can best support their children’s learning; promoting culturally competent teaching, practice and pedagogy within our school; and providing additional support to families and children that might have greater barriers to learning.  I believe that an equity driven public education system is the best tool for sustaining a vibrant and inclusive democracy.  I am always open to courageous conversations about how we coexist in this world.  I have been and will always be a domestic and sexual violence Victim Advocate.  Music is playing in my head all the time, so if you talk to me about any kind of music, I’m all in.  I believe Girls On The Run is all that and a slice of cold chocolate cake.  I am a Cubs fan for reasons that go beyond baseball and I don’t hate the White Sox or Cardinals. 

Get to Know a Mighty Hawk - Mr. Mikunas

Get to Know a Mighty Hawk

We are excited to have several new staff members this year, and we'll get to know them better as the year progresses.  First, let's meet our new sixth grade teacher, Mr. Andrew Mickunas.

Mr. Mikunas is originally from Des Moines.  He got his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Iowa in 2008, and he moved back after completing his master's degree in education.  

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Mr. Mikunas:  As an elementary student I dreamed of being an actor in movies! I liked to perform on the stage. However, after beginning high school, I started to play in bands. I really wanted to write and perform music for a living. I don't think my past self would very surprised to hear that I am a teacher! I always felt loved and supported by my teachers. School was a safe place for me where I could grow.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What are your favorite hobbies?

Mr. Mikunas:  Riding my bicycle, astronomy, listening to music, watching movies, and writing songs on my guitar.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  Some other interesting facts about Mr. Mikunas are that he has taught in Berlin, Germany; he loves pomegranate juice; his favorite animal is the blue whale; and he likes tacos and the food at Oasis restaurant.

We are very happy to have Mr. Mikunas as part of the Lucas family!  If you see that he has a dark red mustache, now you'll know why.  Check back next month to meet another of our new additions.

Get to Know A Mighty Hawk - Guidance Teacher Danielle Kennedy

Each month the Lucas PTO is featuring a teacher or staff member on the Mighty Hawk Messenger blog. This month we spoke with guidance teacher Danielle Kennedy who has worked at Lucas for the past three years. 

I imagine a lot of parents are a little in the dark about what a school guidance counselor does. Tell us about your role at Lucas.

The major parts of my role as a school counselor at Lucas include: classroom guidance, individual counseling, small group counseling, and responsive services. I teach guidance in every classroom (K-6), once per week. I also am a coach for the PBIS team and coordinate the Big Brothers Big Sisters program at Lucas.

What prompted you become a school guidance counselor?

When I was doing my student teaching I became more aware of the school counseling position. I became very interested in it, so I decided to learn more about what a school counselor does. It seemed like a good fit for me, especially since I enjoy helping others. A few years later, I went to graduate school and received my Master’s in School Counseling. My first school counseling position was at the two elementary schools in the Highland Community School District.

How does paying attention to the social-emotional learning of a child prepare them for their intellectual education?

The learning that we do involves problem-solving skills, managing emotions, interacting appropriately with others, etc. These are all life skills. When children successfully use these life skills they are equipped and better able to handle life’s ups and downs, which will help them to focus on learning academic content. Social-emotional and academic learning definitely go hand-in-hand.

What can parents do to develop their child’s social-emotional learning and support the work being done at school?

Adults at home can help by reinforcing guidance topics and encouraging their child(ren) to use/practice  what they are learning. We focus much of our time in guidance discussing three main topics: problem-solving, emotion management, and safety. Children learn “steps” that will help them in dealing with different situations at school and outside of school. 

The Problem-Solving Steps are: 

1) Say the problem 

2) Think of solutions 

3) Explore consequences 

4) Pick the best solution (The first letter of each step spells the word “STEP”). 

The Calming Down Steps are: 

1) Stop (use your “stop signal”) 

2) Name your feeling 

3) Calm down (practice deep breathing, counting, positive self-talk, etc.). 

The Safety Steps are: 

1) Say “No” 

2) Get away 

3) Tell an adult you trust. 

Do you have a favorite student story?

I had a student share in guidance while we were learning about problem-solving that they, and a couple friends, had practiced using the Problem-Solving Steps outside of school and “it worked!” Hearing that story made my day!   

Other posts in this series: 

Music Teacher Nathan Kelley
Family Resource Center Director Yolanda Spears
Modified Teacher Jessica Flannery
Principal's Secretary Angela Kessler
Art Teacher Buffy Quintero
Physical Education Teacher Chad Lowry
Custodians Scott Calcote and Marvin Penro
School Nurse Suzi Wilkes

Get to Know A Mighty Hawk - School Nurse Suzi Wilkes

Each month the Lucas PTO is featuring a teacher or staff member on the Mighty Hawk Messenger blog. This month we spoke with nine year ICCSD veteran school nurse Suzi Wilkes. 

Where did you go to nursing school? How long have you been a nurse?

I went to the University of Iowa’s College of Nursing and graduated in December 1996 with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I have been working as a nurse in pediatrics ever since. I have worked in the hospital setting and at Pediatric Associates prior to working for the Iowa City Community School District as a school nurse.

Do you work anywhere else besides Lucas? 

I spend a lot of my afternoons at Lucas, but I also cover three other buildings. I see students at Shimek Elementary, Mann Elementary, Lucas Elementary, and South East Junior High. That is a total of 1757 students in four buildings! Although, the vast majority of them rarely or never come to the health office for any health needs, it definitely keeps me busy.

Oh wow! Do you have any children in Iowa City schools? How old are they?

I have two of my own students in ICCSD: a 5^th grade daughter at Shimek Elementary and an 8^th grade son at South East Junior High.

What made you decide to become a nurse?

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I started college at University of Iowa. I initially was a psychology major, but decided that I liked the more concrete scientific study of nursing. I have always enjoyed children and taking care of people so pediatric nursing seemed like the right path for me.

When I think of school nurses, I tend to think of slapping bandaids and ice packs on boo-boos. I’m guessing it’s more involved than that! Would you describe a little about what you do?

Essentially, my job is to help remove health related barriers to learning.  Our goal is to keep our students healthy enough to participate in learning and no two days are ever the same.

Although bandaids and icepacks cure the vast majority of ailments that come to the health office, there are also complex health concerns that involve more medical care and planning throughout the day. The school nurses are responsible for preparing emergency plans for students with asthma, allergies, and seizures, and for writing more detailed health plans for students with complex health needs like diabetes or other significant disabilities that may include mobility and/or communication that require adult assistance. This includes staff trainings and in-services, attending IEP meetings, and communication with school staff, parents, and health care professionals to make sure that student’s health needs are met during their school day. Of course, part of my job is to help with medication management and responding to emergency medical situations in my buildings – both students and staff at times.

The school nurses are also responsible for obtaining paperwork required by the state for school attendance - including immunizations, dental certificates, vision screening certificates, and lead screening data. Keeping up with all of the legislative changes and tracking down the paperwork requirements is a full time job in itself!

There has been a lot of public talk lately about preventative care vs. curative care. As a medical professional working in a community setting, do you see your role as more preventative? Or curative? Or both?

I would say both. Certainly the required paperwork for the state is more of a preventative measure, but the day to day health office visits are not. It would be great if I could spend even more of my time working on preventative care as this is very important to me. I strongly believe in taking good care of ourselves by eating right, getting enough sleep, and being physically active. I rarely miss the opportunity to talk to students about using seatbelts and wearing helmets if riding bikes comes up in conversation. I also try to set a good example for the students by practicing what I preach.  

What are some of the most important things parents can do to support good health in their children? 

Aside from the three big ones that I mentioned above (nutrition, sleep, and exercise), I think it is also important to get regular checkups and immunizations, make education a priority, and spend time together.  

What’s the craziest question a student has ever asked you?

Lots of funny things students have done, but I cannot come up with a question that has been asked… aside from one student asking if I was Mrs. Turnis. :)

Other posts in this series: 

Music Teacher Nathan Kelley
Family Resource Center Director Yolanda Spears
Modified Teacher Jessica Flannery
Principal's Secretary Angela Kessler
Art Teacher Buffy Quintero
Physical Education Teacher Chad Lowry
Custodians Scott Calcote and Marvin Penro

Get to Know A Mighty Hawk: Custodians Scott Calcote and Marvin Penro

Each month the Lucas PTO is featuring a teacher or staff member on the Mighty Hawk Messenger blog. This month we spoke with Lucas' long-time custodians Scott Calcote and Marvin Penro. Scott is the daytime custodian and has worked at Lucas for the last 19 years. All three of his children were Lucas students. Marvin is the evening custodian and has worked at Lucas for the past 6 years. He and his wife have raised seven children and the youngest is currently at City High. 

I know what it means to clean my own house – floors, bathrooms, kitchen – but what is that like in a school environment?

Scott: It’s pretty much the same. Trash. Vacuum. Sweep. Sinks.

Marvin: When someone is contagious we have to wipe everything down.

Scott: It’s quite a bit. Every day cleaning at home is just like at school.

But are there different protocols? Like with lice or the flu?

Scott: If we have lice, I’ll take a box of bags down to the classroom so the kids can bag up their coats and things to stop the spread. There always bugs going around.

When you have to clean up vomit, are you just convinced that you’re next?

Scott: I’ve done it so long now that it doesn’t bother me.

Marvin: I get sick a lot. At least the stomach bug is an up and down thing.

Scott: I’ve noticed since I started working at Lucas – I worked at West High for 10 years before Lucas – that I get sick more here because you have kids who just cough right into your face, or cough into their hands and their hands go everywhere.

One thing I’ve noticed since coming to your office is the kids coming in and out for the printer, and saying hello to you. How much interaction do you have with the student population?

Marvin: Scott is here in the morning so he knows more of the kids. Some kids walk up to you and just need to see a friendly face. They want to give you a high five. We are going to get some germs.

Scott: Your hands dry out so much from washing your hands.

Marvin: I’m constantly using lotion because my hands are so dry.

Scott: Especially being here during the day, you see a lot of the kids. And I’m awful with names. I remember faces. I can be in any given store and a kid will say, “Hey! It’s Mr. Scott!” I have them call me Mr. Scott because it’s easier than Mr. Calcote. And some of the parents, especially the newer younger kid’s parents, look at me warily and say, “Who is Mr. Scott?” Though they ease up once they realize I’m a custodian at the school, and will come over and say hi. My wife always says, “I can’t take you anywhere!”

What do you guys do when you aren’t here?

Marvin: Relax.

Scott: Marvin sleeps! (laughter)

Marvin: Scott likes to go fishing and stuff like that. I let him catch it while I go to the store and buy it. (laughter) I’m not a hunting type. I’m basically just not an outside person.

Scott: You like working on cars.

Marvin: Yeah, I like working on cars.

Scott: Body work.

Marvin: Right. Body work and stuff like that. I have a couple of friends I help out from time to time. Trying to keep my kid’s cars running. I would love to get a little money in a pocket so I can restore a car and do it all myself.

Scott: Better be a lot of money!

What do you hunt, Scott?

Scott: I fish, hunt. I hunt everything I can. I do bow, black powder, about everything. I enjoy just being outside. I only got two deer this year.

Marvin: He didn’t get enough because there haven’t been any deer sticks in here yet this year. (laughter)

Scott: I just haven’t brought it in yet!

Marvin: He hasn’t brought them in yet because he figured if he did Marvin’s going to eat them all up. He’s trying to save some.

Do you process the deer yourself?

Scott: I do from start to finish. I make my own hamburger, deer sticks, jerky, everything all myself.

Are you guys looking forward to the Lucas renovation? Will you get a new office or more space?

Scott: Our space will be the same. It will be a lot more work. But it will be nice once it’s done. We’ll be out cleaning the 10-plex and maybe a couple of portables besides that. That will be Marvin’s other half.

Marvin: Oh boy… that will add a couple of years to my life real quick, but it will be alright.

Is there anything that would make your guy’s job easier?

Marvin: Let someone else come in and do it while we just watch? (laughter) When we are here together, things go really smoothly. We’re a great team.

  

Other posts in this series: 

Music Teacher Nathan Kelley
Family Resource Center Director Yolanda Spears
Modified Teacher Jessica Flannery
Principal's Secretary Angela Kessler
Art Teacher Buffy Quintero
Physical Education Teacher Chad Lowry

Get to Know A Mighty Hawk - P.E. Teacher Chad Lowry

Each month the Lucas PTO is featuring a teacher or staff member on the Mighty Hawk Messenger blog. This month we spoke with Physical Education teacher Chad Lowry. 

How long have you worked at Lucas? Have you taught anywhere else?

I’ve taught part time since 2001 and full time since 2003 – or 15 years – in the school district. I started teaching in Lubbock, Texas. I taught at the American School of Milan in Italy. I also taught in the Cedar Rapids school district.

What’s your favorite part about teaching PE?

Seeing kids having fun while being physically active. It’s great to see a young person’s eyes light up when they discover they have a new skill.

What made you want to be a PE teacher in the first place?

I knew I wanted to be a teacher so I could help young people develop into productive, contributing citizens. I knew I wanted to be a P.E. teacher because I always have to be on the move. I never could have done a sit down desk job.

How has physical education changed since you started teaching?

Bigger class sizes, and a move away from mainstream sports to more specialized skill development.

If your students could make one positive physical change in their life, what would you want it to be?

Turn off their screens and move more! Simply interact face-to-face with others.

How does teaching kindergarten students differ from teaching 6^th graders?

Some days, not much! Kindergarten kids are fun because everything is new and exciting to them. Sixth graders are fun because they have pretty well developed physical skills and can do more advanced activities like teenagers.

If you could add anything to your “classroom,” what would it be?

I think a climbing wall would be awesome! Or adjustable height basketball goals for the younger kids. Maybe a speaker system to save my voice and so all students can hear instructions better.

What do you like to do outside of Lucas? 

I am an avid Green Bay Packer fan. I enjoy hunting deer and pheasants, and I love to ride my road bike when the weather is nice!

What’s the craziest thing that’s happened while you were teaching?

Aaron Kampman, former defensive end for the Green Bay Packers, made a surprise visit to the gym during a 5^th grade P.E. class! (Thanks, Mr. Moore!)

Other posts in this series: 

Music Teacher Nathan Kelley
Family Resource Center Director Yolanda Spears
Modified Teacher Jessica Flannery
Principal's Secretary Angela Kessler
Art Teacher Buffy Quintero

Get to Know A Mighty Hawk - Art Teacher Buffy Quintero

Each month the Lucas PTO is featuring a teacher or staff member on the Mighty Hawk Messenger blog. This month we spoke with Art Teacher Buffy Quintero. 

Photography generous donated by Lucas parent Amanda Monday, owner of BirdsDream Design. 

How long have you worked at Lucas?

I have taught in the Iowa City Community School District for three years. I have been at Lucas all three years. Prior to teaching in the ICCSD I taught part-time at Willowwind, a private school in Iowa City, and as a high school art teacher at West Liberty High School.

We are glad you're part of our Lucas community! Which grades do you teach at Lucas? Do you teach in any other schools in the district? 

I currently teach at Lucas and Longfellow. I teach all sections of third, fifth, and sixth at Lucas and some sections of kindergarten, second, and fourth. The last two years I split teaching art with Mrs. McNiel, and this year I share teaching with Ms. Gale.

Do you and Ms. Gale ever work together? What kind of relationship do you have with each other?

As an art teacher in the ICCSD, we have regularly scheduled professional development time where all the K-12 art teachers meet. We discuss best practice teaching strategies, up-coming art shows, and curriculum. We also use the time to hone art techniques and sometimes work with professional artists. It is a great chance to connect with each other. I feel so fortunate to work with such amazing and talented colleagues. Outside of these scheduled meetings, Ms. Gale and I meet and talk informally. She is a great colleague to work with!

In your opinion, why is arts education in elementary school so important? How does it help students academically?

Arts Education is critical for our students. It allows students to think creatively, express themselves, and to gain self-confidence. Not only does this help students academically, these are life-long skills important for our children. My goal as an art educator is to instill confidence in students, and to try to help them to follow their passions as creative individuals.

I imagine that being a teacher can be really challenging at times. Can you think of an example from your teaching experience that makes you think “this is why I do what I do”?

Everyday  I have a moment where I feel “this is why I do what I do.” The kids are so amazing and open to trying new things. I really love it when every kid seems to be in the zone, and they are coming up with creative ideas to solving problems. Some of my favorite times in the art room are when we have out lots of different supplies and the kids are doing great using all these different supplies and tools - yarn, sequins, pipe cleaners, glue, scissors, paint to bring something in their imagination to life.  I love organized chaos!

Who are some of your favorite artists?

I enjoy using puppetry in my art teaching and in my own personal art work. Some of my favorite contemporary puppeteers are Eulenspiegel Puppets, Heart of the Beast (from Minneapolis) and Manual Cinema (from Chicago). I have dressed up as Frida Kahlo at school the last few years for Halloween; she is one of my favorite painters.

Puppets! It's easy to forget that art encompasses so much more than painting or sculpture. What are some ways that parents can encourage art, artistic expression and art education outside the classroom?

Parents can do this by having lots of art supplies available for kids to use and by letting them make a mess! Also by modeling living a creative life. I am a strong believer that adults should take time to create things, too. Beyond that, trips to art museums and exhibits, seeking out beauty and wonder in everyday life, and reading books about artists (there are a lot of great children’s books out there).  Parents can also look for art camps and classes outside of school for kids. LOC is lucky to have TWO great art teachers, Sue McNiel and Cerina Wade, that offer art classes twice a week. 

And, of course, proudly display all of your children's creations. :)

Other posts in this series: 

Music Teacher Nathan Kelley
Family Resource Center Director Yolanda Spears
Modified Teacher Jessica Flannery
Principal's Secretary Angela Kessler

Get to Know A Mighty Hawk - Principal's Secretary Angela Kessler

Each month the Lucas PTO is featuring a teacher or staff member on the Mighty Hawk Messenger blog. This month we spoke with Angela Kessler, Principal Ken Turnis' secretary. 

Photography generous donated by Lucas parent Amanda Monday, owner of BirdsDream Design. 

When I walk the kids to school, I always notice two matching trucks in the staff parking lot. Which two teachers have the same tastes in Ford F-150s?   

Ha! That would be Mr. Turnis and me.  Mine goes faster and can throw mud farther.  

I heard sometimes your truck doubles as a school bus. Can just anyone give a student a ride home from school? 

Not everyone can give students a ride home, just the privileged people. The District requires that you take a safe driving course through Durham to give rides home to students. It is not required that secretaries take the course but it comes in handy to be able to do so when someone needs a ride.

With the university and other demographic factors, the student population at Lucas can often be in flux. In an average week, roughly how many students transfer into or out of Lucas? What steps to you take to ease their transition? 

On average we transfer 4.77 students in or out of Lucas Elementary. This year has been higher than in the past. Knowing in advance that a student is leaving is always helpful for the student. I try to make sure that all teachers are aware of the transition date so they can assist and help the student with closure in leaving and saying goodbye to friends. Some things that I try to do to help the children with the transition is to find out where they are going and call the school to tell the secretary that they are coming. Sometimes I give the student envelopes and stamps so we can write letters back and forth. I’ve sent cards with the records to the students so they get something when they get to their new school. Every student is so different, so it depends on the student. 

What was the most unexpected thing that ever happened to you at work? 

I have sooooo many stories of unexpected things. Probably the MOST unexpected thing was the marriage proposal. I had a kindergartener boy ask me if I would marry him when he was older, like when he got to 3^rd grade.   

Before you landed at Lucas I hear you were jetting all over the world as director of purchasing and a global project manager. What was your most exotic destination?  

Well, I’ve been to 20 countries. The most exotic….. Greece maybe. Turkey was a little scary. A few of my favorites are Slovakia, Italy and Japan.

Your Halloween costumes are the stuff of legend. What was your favorite? 

Scooby Doo for sure. The only downfall was that no one knew it was me. Cindy Loo Hoo was fun too.

Inquiring minds want to know if there is any family link between you and 1st grade teacher Ann Kessler. 

Good question, I might have to look into this. As far as we know there is not, but I might have to get on Ancestry.com to see. 

Would you describe an average day in the Lucas office? 

They are all very unique and exciting. I am not sure that I could describe just one. Someday I will write a book… Our day always starts with smiling faces and a little hustle and bustle. We enjoy that so much that we do it again at the end of the day!

Other posts in this series: 

Music Teacher Nathan Kelley
Family Resource Center Director Yolanda Spears
Modified Teacher Jessica Flannery