“Every child deserves a champion — an adult who will never
give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they
become the best that they can possibly be.”
Rita F. Pierson, a professional educator since 1972, taught
elementary school, junior high and special education. She was a counsellor, a
testing coordinator and an assistant principal. In each of these roles, she
brought a special energy to the role -- a desire to get to know her students,
show them how much they matter and support them in their growth, even if it was
modest.