On May 25, 2006 Dublin City School District lost a much loved and respected friend. Dr. Dinah Wright was a first grade teacher at Scotish Corners Elementary School, National Board Certified teacher, Golden Shamrock Winner, and Past-President of Dublin Educators' Association. DEA started the Dr. Dinah Wright Memorial Scholarship to honor her memory in the Spring of 2007. Since Dinah was a huge advocate for continued professional development, DEA thought the best way to honor her memory was to offer a scholarship for teachers pursuing a Ph.D. in Education or who are working for their National Board Certification.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The following businesses contributed to the Dr. Dinah Wright Memorial Scholarship raffle. DEA appreciates their support for our teachers and students in 2008-2009.

Audacious link
Bikram Yoga link
Brueggers Bagels link
Carrabbas link
Doug Owens Personal Trainer link
Just Ask Jamie link
LA Tan link
Lori Sudler (Local Artist) link
Margaret Peterson Haddix link
Dublin Marriott link
Massey's Pizza link
Ohio Health Freedom link
Rise and Dine link
Silpada link
The Spa at River Ridge link
Tastefully Simple link
Tucci's Restaurant link

The following businesses contributed to the Dr. Dinah Wright Memorial Scholarship raffle in 2007-2008.

Jason's Restaurant link
The Rusty Bucket link
Tucci's Restaurant link
Dublin Village Tavern
McCormick's and Schmick's link
Audacious
Coldwater Creek link
Park your Paws Doggie Day Care link
Lori Sudler (Local Artist)
Dublin Marriott link
The Spa at River Ridge link

“Lessons From Geese”

Geese flying in a V-formation have always been a welcome sign of spring as well as a sign that heralds the coming of winter. Not only is this a marvelous sight, but there are some remarkable lessons that we can learn from the flight of the geese, because all that they do has significance--
1. As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for others behind it. There is 71 percent more flying range in V-formation than in flying alone.
Lesson: People who share a common direction and sense of purpose can get there more quickly.
2. Whenever a goose flies out of formation, it feels drag and tries to get back into position.
Lesson: It's harder to do something alone than together.
3. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies at the head.
Lesson: Shared leadership and interdependence give us each a chance to lead as well as an opportunity to rest.
4. The geese flying in the rear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
Lesson: Encouragement is motivating. We need to make sure our "honking" is encouraging--and not discouraging.
5. When a goose gets sick or wounded and falls, two geese fall out and stay with it until it revives or dies. Then they catch up or join another flock.
Lesson: We may all need help from time to time. We should stand by our colleagues in difficult times.

--Angeles Arrien