Sandra Woodson:  

Well, this is my second attempt at this, so we'll see if I am more successful this time. My years at Durham High and the friendship I made have taken on a special meaning as 2021 begins. For me, 2020 reinforced the fragility of life, the gift of connection, and the importance of acknowledging and thanking those who have shared in this journey. Since graduation, I've experienced profound joy, sadness, and gifts beyond measure, personally and professionally. Discovering the value of reading, as well as the fact that I had unidentified reading problems of my own, led me, in 1985 to start an educational firm, Reading Matters-SCM, Inc. Although, I officially retired and closed the doors in 2017, I continue to consult with schools, non-profit agencies, and most importantly, instruct my last two students, both of whom have inspired me by the way they have navigated their own learning challenges. To this day, RM has provided me with relationships, experiences, and purpose that has enriched my life in special ways. Although I was never blessed with children of my own, I have watched the special moments of my studen...Expand for more