Donna Langsdorf

Weather Freak Show | Mark’s Remarks
It wasn’t always this way. I can remember when things didn’t seem to be so crazy when it came to weather. Maybe it was because I was younger. Maybe I…

Monroe County EMA Corner | 2/14/2018
This month’s emergency management topic is developing a plan so you are prepared in the event of a disaster. When disaster strikes, your family and loved ones need to be…

Albert continues study abroad journey through Italy
Buonasera from Florence! As expected, this last month been quite a whirlwind of excitement The first leg of this adventure was a two-day stopover in London, where I met other…

Discouraging Disrespect | Mark’s Remarks
We were at a recent sporting event in which we sat near the “pep club.” I know a lot of the kids in the pep club and I think they…

Under Explaining | Mark’s Remarks
A few years back, there was a somewhat new term in education. A great local educator had written a book. He also taught a class, and we were all on…

In Search of a Good Balance | Mark’s Remarks
I consider myself an optimist most of the time. But as an educator, I am often in a black mood about the state of affairs surrounding education. I am often…

Lemons and Beaters | Mark’s Remarks
It is my belief that every person should own at least one “beater” in his or her lifetime. I think it makes you appreciate hard work and material possessions more.…

DIY Cleaning | Mark’s Remarks
This time of the year, there seems to be a good amount of cleaning out, polishing up, and scrubbing down. After tearing down the Christmas stuff, the absence of lights…