Jody craddock

[Then a terrible thing happened. In August 2002 his four-month-old son, Jake, died, a victim of cot death.] I found myself painting every single day, ... It most definitely helped me deal with the situation. It was how I coped. It was good for me.

[Just in case it all didn't work out, he took a course in nutrition and physical education, and planned to become an instructor. But he couldn't afford to paint.] I did sketches with pencils because they didn't cost much, ... I didn't have the money to buy paint. Materials aren't cheap, and I was on extremely low money.

To be called an old-timer ? you can get that designation if you've lived here 10 years.

I truly love my job here. I thought the school spirit here was lacking just a bit, so I wanted do my part to improve things in that area.

Sharon is great at handling people as well. With Sharon, one thing I really love about her is she is a straight shooter. She tells it like it is. You really appreciate that, really like that. She brings a lot of energy, excitement and intensity.