Reading specialist and Wild Onion Press friend penned an article about Orange Park Junior High School which utilized “real world connections” to prep students for the FCAT as well as raise money for the eradication of polio world wide. Our novel The Polio Hole, The Illness that Changed America by Shelley Fraser Mickle was used as an anchor for the project to increase students knowledge of the scientific method and gain insight into global connection.
Good Morning Rebekah, I am currently presiding over the Rotary Club of Bethel, Maine. Rotary District 7780. Our District Governor is Ann Lee Hussey and a Polio survivor (you can Google Ann Lee Hussey to learn more about this incredible person). Of course, Polio Plus is BIG with her. She is pushing for Purple Pinkie Day and I believe it is great. However, as an educator, I believe people must understand the disease and its consequences. So, as the brother of Lillian Bell, Rotary Club of Orange Park, Florida, I appreciate any and all help in getting the message into our schools. Many Thanks, Joe Arizzi