Her enthusiastic RIF coordinator is Barbara Lower, who also is the school's librarian. Shantal is one more example of the creative and intelligent talent growing up in New Mexico. Reading truly is a fundamental skill, that s why we must do what we can to promote reading in our schools and at home. Learning to read is the first step to a great education. But more than that, it is fun - for parents and children.
Books can open doors to real life dreams.
Shantal spreads the excitement. Shantal was concerned that her RIF trip to Washington, D.C., would blemish her perfect attendance record. School Principal Richard Baldanado, however, readily granted her amnesty.