I am extremely excited regarding the many opportunities to provide professional services to Hartman Middle School, my number one school. My inspiration and my educational focus came from wonderful parents, my great teachers and one minister in particular. I am happily married with two young adult children and four lovely grand-daughters. My educational philosophy and life's philosophy has been that regardless of circumstances, I shall not be vanquished, but will try to be happy. Life is not easy for any of us, but it is a continual challenge and it is up to us to be cheerful and strong so that those who depend on us may draw strength from our example. (Rose Kennedy)