We all know the adage, “Take time to smell the roses,” but how many of us actually follow that advice? I seldom do, but last week something caught my eye as I was quickly passing through the lower school. Just inside the front door was an attractive, colorful display. At first glance, I thought it must be an art project, abstract, of course. Upon closer inspection and with a little explanation from Mrs. Plunkett, I realized I was observing various DNA models constructed by her science students. Each work of art was unique, just as our students are unique. The models showed creativity and detail as each one curled and swirled upward as if they were animate objects about to leap off the table. I’m so glad I took the time to stop and enjoy the unusual beauty of kinesthetic learning. I know these students will always remember their reconstruction of DNA, and I won’t soon forget my moment of “smelling the roses.”
Jan Hurd
President
