Day 1

So....this blog has been created to follow the development of the Carpe Diem Academy. When people hear, "Academy" they often think of a school. Well, to some extent it is, but let's make it plural. The Carpe Diem Academy is 7 schools in 1!

Now, this blog will focus on the triumphs and tribulations of the  day to day happenings of the Academy. I proudly say tribulations, because if we didn't experience such difficulties, we would never face challenges which in return help us to grow.

Today's entry will provide you with a little background on how this all came to be.

A couple weeks ago, I was offered an amazing opportunity. An opportunity that still doesn't seem real...every time I think about it, it's seems too good to be true. Last Friday, I was a first grade teacher and today, I am Project Manager of the Carpe Diem Academy.

I must first thank, Leanne Roberts. If it wasn't for her, the opportunity I speak of would not exist. The Carpe Diem Academy is her vision. A vision that supports the development of the whole child. A vision that provides children with nutrition, physical activity, and intellectual growth. What better gift can one give the community, than a vision such as this!

Today, was the first day on the job. What a difference it has been...from teaching first grade for 6 1/2 years to then all of a sudden being in an office and making huge decisions....decisions not quite like "how long should we stay out for recess" or " do students need to take glue to art".

As I read through the good-bye cards from students I had over the years, one stood out. It stated, "Miss Bauschard I will miss you so so so so much, but I have to let you go because you are going to change the world."

As you follow this blog, join with me in watching the world change!

Carpe Diem!

    - Amy