The ambiance here is unique, and I think it's because of Debbie. You certainly feel that she's driving the ship, but she also empowers people to take the initiative. And the sky's the limit in terms of innovative, educational efforts. Now every classroom has a Lego Lab. Debbie Toy is a shining star among them.
Toy prepares to leave for the day.
She's heading home to start baking for a holiday lunch she's hosting for 20 PTA board and committee members. I asked my mother to help me out, but she said it was time I learned to cook now that I was 50. She gave me recipes, and I went to the store and bought things I've never seen before. Photojournalist Judy Blankenship has been awarded a teaching and research Fulbright Award to work in Ecuador on a documentary project for a year. Undaunted by cool winter weather, Principal Toy joins a game of tetherball at recess.