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February 8-9, 2024: Yoga & Wine Tasting Retreat, Inn at Grace Winery

Treat yourself to a mid-week retreat that includes:

  • Wine Tasting
  • Three-course dinner, Feb. 8
  • Sound Healing Evening with Singing Bowls
  • Yin Yoga Slow Flow Morning Restorative Yoga
  • Brunch, Feb. 9

Fees: $540 (1 adult), $665 (couple)

Location: Inn at Grace Winery, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, USA

Click here to register!

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  • Insights from college student Nachala Watersread
  • Journalist Jamie Falgie teaches us about “Clothing and Gender”read
  • Get cooking with Chef Alina Z, creator of the #1 Best Diet in America, as selected by Harper’s Bazaar Magazineread
  • Eva Ross is a Certified Life Coach and Board-Certified Health, a Wellness Coach and Mentor who helps people become their own life leadersread
  • International Journalist, Author, Activist Natalie Jacobsen gives us a history lesson on Pre-WWII Japanese with her novel, Ghost Trainread
  • Meet Rúna Bouius: A visionary thought leader and activator from Iceland, empowers future-focused leaders to thrive in a changing worldread
  • “As amazing as they are, it’s not just the kids that make FCCPS different from other schools. It’s the adults.” — Diane Kidder, second grade teacher at Mount Daniel Elementary, FCCPSread
  • “During my seven years as superintendent, I saw many aspects of the secret sauce at work and play, but the most outstanding ingredient for me was the schools and what they did for my husband, Larry.” — Lois F. Berlin, Ed.D., Falls Church City Public Schools Superintendent (2004 – 2011)read
  • “Teachers make the difference.” — A (very) personal essay by Laura McNamara, Kindergarten Teacherread
  • Illuminate Philanthropy: Adapting to Eight Trends in Philanthropic Advisingread
  • Explore Dien Yuen’s Daylight: The global home for learning, practice, and researchread
  • I asked Dr. Noonan recently: “Is IB working?” His answer: “It is absolutely working.” — Justin Castillo, Falls Church City School Board (2012-present)read
  • “By empowering students with technology, FCCPS has created a more engaging and effective learning environment.” — Dang Nguyen, Chief Technology Officer, FCCPSread
  • “Recognizing that there is this standard of excellence and holding ourselves and each other to that standard makes FCCPS the special place it is.” — Josh Singer, IB Diploma Program Coordinator at Meridian High School, FCCPSread
  • “I am part of the Kindergarten team—a team that is like a tree. It changes through the seasons but remains strong and steadfast.” — Karen Bevan, Kindergarten teacher, Mount Daniel Family Literacy Programread
  • “There isn’t a way to mass market our secret sauce; the addition of all the finest ingredients, prepared at the proper temperature using the best methods, takes us from a series of numerical data to a recipe for success.” — Lisa Eaton, English Collaborative Team Leader Yearbook Adviser Meridian High School, FCCPSread
  • January 2025: Barbara Tarlow Radler, mom, grandmom, and owner of the BTK Group, a healthcare communications business focusing on video productionread
  • “Embracing innovation is woven into the division’s core values.” — Eric Duchaj, teacher, Individuals & Societies, PE/Health and Economics and Finance at the Hybrid Learning Centerread
  • “The secret sauce lies in each student’s growth, curiosity, resilience, and willingness to engage with the world.” — Miriam Schimmoller, Third Grade Teacher, Oak Street Elementary Schoolread
  • “FCCPS is thriving community where excellence isn’t just an expectation. It’s a way of life.” — Dave Serensits, Assistant Principal, Meridian High Schoolread
  • “How many educators get to say that they have had an opportunity to work at every school in their school division? This is what makes Falls Church City so special.” — Allison Klink, Director of Early Childhood Education at Jessie Thackrey Preschool in FCCPSread
  • Ep8 Illuminate Philanthropy Show — Trend 8: Messy Marketplace with Daylight’s founder Dien Yuenread
  • “The Secret to the Sauce is Dr. Noonan himself.” — Brian Fowler, Director of Facilities, Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • “No matter the task, the work is what brings us together, but the sense of community and camaraderie is what keeps us coming back. That’s the FCCPS way.” — Kim Heddings, Director of Assessment and Accountability at FCCPSread
  • “When I reflect on what sets FCCPS apart from other divisions across the nation, one thing stands out: Its deeply personal and close-knit nature.” — Lindsey Covey, Assistant Principal of Mount Daniel Elementary Schoolread
  • “FCCPS Changes the World!” — Mechelle Coppock, Director of Budget and Financeread
  • “Excellence, Enthusiasm, Engagement, Connection: ‘Fine’ just isn’t in our vocabulary.” — Steven Pickeringread
  • “During the few months I have been in FCCPS, I have focused on learning the stories of the amazing people who make up this wonderful community. I look to Finding Nemo for guidance.” — Dustin Wright, Chief of Schoolsread
  • “The secret sauce truly is the people.” — Timothy Kasik, Principal at Mount Daniel Elementary School read
  • “Collaboration and shared values turn advocacy into action throughout FCCPS.” — Kristen Michael, Chief Operating Officer, Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • December 2024: John Douglas White, CITV alumn turned Emmy Award winning TV editor, husband, whose motto is “Listen more, talk less.”read
  • “We moved here for the schools!” — Falls Church City Public Schools parent Laura Downs, Former Chair, Falls Church City School Board, Falls Church City Councilwoman (2024-2025)read
  • “Our Secret? FCCPS has a hierarchy without rigid boundaries.” — Jennifer Santiago, Director of Equity and Excellence at Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • “I am home in The Little City.” — Steven Knight, Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Career and Technical Education, Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • “We know our kids are in good hands.” — FCCPS parents Brittany and Michael Sakataread
  • “FCCPS is a group of people willing to roll up their sleeves and heed President Kennedy’s famous maxim to always ask what they can do to make their community better.” — Peter Laub, Principal of Meridian High Schoolread
  • “At the heart of FCCPS is a commitment to preparing students for the future.” — Dr. William Bates, Chief Academic Officer for the Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • Ep7 Illuminate Philanthropy Show — Trend 7: AI for Good with Daylight’s founder Dien Yuenread
  • Ep2: Uprising of Women in Philanthropy Show — Meet 3 more authors of this international social justice playbook who discuss the history of the Women’s Funding Movementread
  • “Making a Daily Connection in FCCPS” — John Wesley Brett, Communications Director at the Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • “Our teachers go beyond teaching calculus or history. They contribute to developing our students into kind people.” — Amy Hall, Director of Human Resources of the Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • “The title, degree, and experience aren’t the focus of this role. What truly matters is being sincere, understanding others, and offering support in all facets of the day.” — Ann Baleto, PK-12 Literacy Coordinator for Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • “All hands on deck: There isn’t a single person in our district who is not willing to step in and support our students in ways that go beyond their usual responsibilities” — By Jen Fessenden, PK-12 Mathematics Coordinator, Falls Church City Public Schoolsread
  • An interview with Seth Klukoff, Principal of Eoan Strategies, a new consultancy that focuses on thought leadership strategy and communications capacity buildingread
  • “Due to our staff’s kindness and genuine caring culture, they embrace each day with lots of enthusiasm and share their joy of teaching with students.” — Marty Gadell, Executive Administrative Assistant and School Board Clerkread
  • “Our strong commitment to each student’s success from every angle sets our district apart.” — Amie Murphy, Falls Church City School Boardread
  • “What makes this school division sparkle? It reminds me of a family recipe that has special ingredients, traditions, personal connections and shared memories.” — Julie Macrina, Director of Curriculum and Instructionread
  • Creating Zen Circles: The daily practice that leads to enlightenment, limitless strength, your inner-selfread
  • Ep6 Illuminate Philanthropy — Trend 6: Wealth Planning 3.0 with Daylight’s Advisor Practice Specialist Rick Peckread
  • “My life changed the day an interview panelist asked, ‘Would you accept the position of second-grade teacher with us next fall?'” — Gail Bodner, 2nd grade teacherread
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