Here is what I just found on the desk of the Donadoni Academy’s Admissions Office. It is our acceptance letter to our students from the Administration. I think you may enjoy it. I know the students who come here bring us great joy. I am sure they will read it and hopefully share it. They …. Read More
It’s that time of year for lots of baseball games, sweaty school days, and plenty of optimism and faith coursing through the walls of the Academy. And yes we have to remember that Wally keeps us consistent and on point- can’t have him going without walks ya know. And I mention the walks because that …. Read More
Every great teacher has to know the importance of preparation and creativity. So now that I have the time to prepare and plan I can share my gift of creativity without any barriers to my learning. After my attempt to create a lesson with grilled bacon for breakfast a couple of weeks ago, I learned …. Read More
You know that I love to write and be right. Balancing the two can be treacherous when you have to interact with other humans, but the good news is I have a Real Boss who is really the one I look up to. So what? Well, that perspective keeps the peace. And peace is one …. Read More
I was thinking too much the other day in my hammock and realized that at the Academy we have not addressed the Marking periods and what to do about Mark’s we’ve known. So here’s what we do know. A Mark I know is an amazing teacher and coach. A Mark I know is also an …. Read More
Wally, as you know has been the mascot of the Academy. And a good thing for me. He is like my altar ego. Wait. No, that sounds too holy. How about alter my ego? YES- he does that too. He keeps me moving. More walking, less talking as people are fond of saying to me. …. Read More
You gotta know who you are. And I know who I am. I am a funny, sensitive guy with lots of special needs. And some gifts too- if I can remember where I put them. I love to think. I love to dream. I think I love to dream but I am not 100% sure. …. Read More
Donadoni Academy is flourishing. And sustaining some minor damage. I am seeing well enough to find my driveway now without assistance- which is good. But you know what is not good? When the man working on your house says, “Hey- did you see that tree?” And this is what he said to me as I …. Read More
Phew. I remembered my lessons and rules just in time. The routines have taken a bit to get used to, but I have good friends and family who know me well and thus, have lots of patience and courage. Because, you know- I can be a lot. Most of you see it better than me, …. Read More
Dear Friends and Important Families of the Donadoni Academy and of course- anyone who will listen, Thank you for listening (reading) and or Coming! As we like to say. This is the most important season for our schools and most importantly for our children. Remember the children are our future. We must believe in them …. Read More
