Glasgow is lucky

Glasgow is lucky.

Not because we are the greatest town in America. We are.
Not because our weather is perfect. It is.
Not because we are the smartest people on Earth. We are.

We are lucky because we have great schools and very good people running them. I have a son at the high school and one at the middle school. The middle school staff I am not real familiar with but I like what I see so far.

The high school is run by Mrs. Bell. She looks like cheerleader and has the energy of a battery powered bunny. Her dedication is obvious and so are the results. Glasgow High School, in a time where schools are failing, is a thriving place.

Although Mrs. Bell is great she does not do it alone. Mr. Harris and others help. I am sure Kelly Bell would tell you - she couldn't do it without them.

For those of you who have never lived anywhere else, please do not not take them for granted.

Schools like Glasgow High are rare. In other towns, big and small, you don't walk into the office and get smiles and friendly help. You don't get a principal who knows which parent belongs to which student. You don't get vice principals who recognize you at Walmart and take the time to talk about your child. You don't get councilors who call you during the summer to let you know a better way your son's senior schedule could be arranged.

These are not normal things.

Glasgow High School for all it's greatness isn't any better than Highland.

Mrs. Oliver is as amazing as Mrs. Bell. Go to Highland and observe their morning assembly some time. It is something every school administrator should copy. Mrs. Oliver with her army of teachers combines enthusiasm with discipline and the children seem to thrive on it.

Just once you should hear how quiet a rambunctious school can become just by one woman holding up one finger. Mrs. Oliver and her staff are molding not only children but a city.

I don't mean to slight the middle school or Red Cross or South Green. I am sure their staff measures up to Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Oliver well. I am just not familiar with them.

If they do measure we should sleep well enough knowing Glasgow's children are in good hands and in turn Glasgow's future is bright.