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Class Act

Taking a HitThe alarming rise in kids’ concussions

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ROAD TRIPOld Sautee Store is hidden gem in

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Shelby Steinhauer is Fulton’s Top TeacherPage 18

Get a fabulous face in record time

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Shelby Steinhauer, a French teacher at Milton High School, is pictured among the school’s signature front columns during a recent photo shoot. Steinhauer was named the 2011 Teacher of the Year for the Fulton County School System, and is among the select group vying for the honor of Georgia Teacher of the Year. Her classroom is as whimsical as she is, with French mementos adding to her students’ learning experience.

publisher’snoteAugust brings with it several themes

that signal a new beginning. While spring is traditionally the season of change, I’ve always looked to August to mark the passage of time. The long, lazy days of summer bump headlong into August, and another school year is right around the corner.

I’ve always wondered who it’s harder on – the kid who has to move his bedtime up several hours…or the parent who has to face the child who has not seen the sun rise since May?

I can’t help you with the sleepy kid (I’ve got one of my own!), but I can help you ease into the transition from summertime to school time. This is the fourth year Northside Woman has dedicated the August edition to education, and we’ve packed these pages full of helpful ideas and interesting features.

I loved meeting Shelby Steinhauer, the subject of our Shero feature and the Fulton County Teacher of the Year for 2011. She

is exactly the type of teacher you want in front of every classroom – energetic, enthusiastic and in love with her job as a teacher. There’s a reason her peers, and ultimately the school system, selected her as the best of the best – and you’ll discover why when you read her story.

Back to school also means “the boys of fall” have returned to the football field. But before your child puts on a helmet, every parent should be aware of the rising risk of concussions. We’ve listed the signs of concussion, and what you can look for if your child takes a hard hit.

Also included within the pages of this month’s Northside Woman are other helpful tips including “The Five Minute Face” to get you out the door in record time and recipes for school lunches and after-school snacks that are quick – and healthy!

Happy reading – and we hope you’ll find ideas within these pages that will help make the transition from summer to school a bit smoother.

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Old Sautee Store a hidden treat in the foothillsGeorgia landmark offers unique dining, shopping and historic experience

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Photos by KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFFLeft: Marguerite Wilder hands out free samples of creamy Swedish farmer’s cheese, a popular imported specialty at the Old Sautee Store. Right: Market manager Lisa Petkas (left) and owners Galen and Jean Greene enjoy preserving a little piece of Georgia history at the Old Sautee Store.

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

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A day trip to the Appalachian foothills of Northeast Georgia is a fun way to beat the heat and enjoy beautiful scenery. Tubing on the Chattahoochee River, hiking to Anna Ruby Falls or strolling through Alpine Helen are popular choices for tourists, but there is another hidden gem nearby you’ll

not want to miss.Just a few miles southeast of

Helen, Highway 17 twists and turns through the lovely pastoral valleys of Sautee and Nacoochee, following what was once the Unicoi Trail of the Cherokee Nation. The road has always been used as a trading route, and

today it leads travelers to the Old

Sautee Store. In continuous operation since 1872, this picturesque Georgia landmark offers a unique shopping, dining and historic experience.

The front room of the general store looks just as it did around the turn of the century, when it also served as the local post office. The shelves are still lined with ointments and tonics

(for anything that ails you), and a 1911 nickelodeon still pumps out lively tunes.

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Wilder jokes that the front room is like “Antiques Roadshow on steroids” and recalls the time she discovered a drawer full of one, two and three-cent stamps and a letter outlining postal regulations from the Postmaster General, dated 1895.

The back rooms of the store are more modern and reflect the Norwegian heritage of Astrid Freed, a previous owner of the Old Sautee Store. Forty years ago, Freed began importing Scandinavian wares such as Swedish farmer’s cheese and

exquisite amber jewelry from the Baltic Sea, both of which remain popular sellers today.

Freed also imported a charming Norwegian log cabin, complete with grass roof, in 1968. The cabin was shipped from Norway in pieces and reassembled next to the Old Sautee Store. Today, it serves as a small market and eatery where fresh deli sandwiches and paninis, breakfast fare and baked goods are sold along with hand-dipped ice cream and frozen cider.

Six types of bread are baked on the premises each morning along with croissants, bagels, cookies and pastries. The freshly baked loaves are sliced fresh for each sandwich and piled high with top-quality meats, fresh local produce and, of course, Swedish farmer’s cheese.

On sunny days, tables full of locals and travelers dine on the market’s shady patio, while kids play with giant bubble wands and butterflies dance through the colorful flowerbeds surrounding the property.

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Home-grown art straight from the heartTake some time this month to explore the thriving southern folk art sceneBy KATIE VANBRACKLE

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What is folk art? A colorful fish with bottle-cap scales. A scowling face on the side of a glazed pottery jug. A black and white cow whimsically painted on a salvaged wooden door. To sum it up: anything and everything.

Folk art is sometimes called “outsider art” because the artists are self-taught, normal folks

who feel compelled to create and use whatever’s on hand to do so. Their creative juices flow straight from the heart without the rules and restraints of formal art training. Folk artists can turn the most mundane materials (driftwood, scrap metal, good old Georgia clay) into incredible works of art.

Those who are willing to step out of the typical art box and appreciate the unbridled creativity of simple folk will love an event being held in

north Atlanta this month.Folk Fest, the 18th Annual “World’s Greatest

Folk Art Show and Sale” fills 85,000 square feet of the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross with a colorful wonderland of paintings, pottery and sculptures. Hundreds of artists mingle with over 12,000 visitors who come for the largest folk art show in the world.

The artists themselves are often just as colorful as their art and many will gladly chat with you at Folk Fest and personally sign your chosen piece, giving you a special memory to take home with your artwork.

Folk Fest organizer Steve Slotin became passionate about southern folk art after meeting north Georgia potter Lanier Meaders, whose face

jugs are now on display in the Smithsonian. “Folk art is made with true creative passion,” Slotin said. “It’s

raw, expressive, unconventional, non-conforming, genuine and truly

original.”

If you are unable to attend Folk Fest, you can still enjoy and purchase original southern folk art pieces at Matilda’s Cottage in Alpharetta and the newly opened Galerie Matilda in Roswell. Both are owned by Mary Jane Potter who became captivated by folk art while working as an interior decorator.

“Anyone can decorate with southern folk art,” Potter said. “The pieces are full of charm, character

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KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFFTop: Barbara Olsen, a self-taught artist from Canton, poses with her piece entitled “Designer.” Bottom Left: Mary Jane Potter, owner of Galerie Matilda and Matilda’s Cottage. Bottom Right: Galerie Matilda opened on Canton Street in Roswell in March.

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With the retirements of several long-serving principals in the Fulton County School System this year, several women were elevated into the top leadership positions at many area schools. Of the 93 traditional schools in Fulton County, 56 now have women as principals. Corporate America, are you listening? Here are the most recent hires into the principal’s office.

Alpharetta High SchoolShannon Kersey

Shannon Kersey recognizes she has not only big shoes to fill, but often empty ones, as well. In a school that has been open less than a decade, Kersey becomes the fifth principal to lead the high-

performing high school of nearly 2,000 students.Last year, she was the assistant principal at the

school -- a position she held for only a year before being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former principal Gene Dunn in May. While she may be a relative newcomer to the Fulton County School System, she and her family have lived in the community for more than 10 years.

Prior to coming to Fulton Schools, Kersey held teaching and leadership positions in Clayton and Gwinnett counties, as well as in Decatur City Schools. She served as a coordinator of teacher development in Gwinnett and as a director of instructional services in the Decatur school system.

“This school year, the priorities I have set for Alpharetta High School include honoring and ensuring teacher quality, cultivating a professional learning community and maintaining a focus on procedures that are consistently implemented so we can focus on instruction and increased student learning,” said Kersey.

As a curriculum assistant principal at Alpharetta High, Kersey worked collaboratively with teachers to implement common assessments and make instructional adjustments to prepare students for End-of-Course Tests and other standardized tests.

Kersey is pursuing a doctoral degree in educational policy studies at Georgia State

University, where she also received her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in English.

Elkins Pointe Middle SchoolMelinda Springman

Formerly a Teacher of the Year at Elkins Pointe Middle School, Melinda Springman has returned to become the school’s new principal. She succeeds Jerome Huff, who was tapped to lead Roswell

High School this year.Springman joined the Elkins Pointe staff as a

teacher when it opened in 2001 and later became chair of the language arts department. In 2005, she moved to Holcomb Bridge Middle School, where she has spent the past six years as an assistant principal. She also taught at Northwestern Middle School and is a graduate of the inaugural class of the district’s Promising Principals Program.

Springman holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in secondary education, and a master’s degree in education. Both were received from the University of Florida.

Hopewell Middle SchoolLenora Patterson, Ph.D.

Formerly an assistant principal at Riverwood International Charter School in Sandy Springs, Lenora Patterson moves to Hopewell

Middle School this summer as its new principal. She began her career in DeKalb County as a middle school math teacher and also has taught reading and math at the elementary level.

As a curriculum assistant principal at Riverwood, Patterson oversaw instructional delivery of the math, science, career technology, visual and performing arts and physical education departments. She also developed “Riverwood PUSH,” a program that identifies and recruits high-achieving minority students for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes.

Patterson earned a bachelor’s degree in

economics, followed by a master’s degree in teaching, from Emory University. She earned her doctorate in education from Vanderbilt University.

Northwestern Middle SchoolJasmine Kullar, Ph.D.

Jasmine Kullar will make the short trek down the street to become the new principal of Northwestern Middle School. Last year, she served as an assistant principal of

Birmingham Falls Elementary School.Kullar began her career in Ontario, Canada, as a

YMCA youth counselor, before becoming a middle school teacher. She joined Fulton County Schools in 2005 as a math teacher at Holcomb Bridge Middle School. She later served as a graduation coach at Centennial High School and as an assistant principal at Roswell High School.

Kullar said she is looking forward to returning to the middle school setting.

“As a middle school teacher, I taught math, science, language arts, social studies and physical and health education. Needless to say, after having taught just about everything in middle school, I am thrilled at the opportunity to return to my roots,” said Kullar.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto as well as a bachelor’s degree in education from Medaille College in New York. She also earned a master’s degree in education from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a doctorate in educational leadership from Argosy University.

Webb Bridge Middle SchoolSusan Opferman

Susan Opferman will be only the second principal to lead Webb Bridge Middle School in the school’s 16-year history.

She succeeds Elizabeth Fogartie, who led the school from its opening in 1996 until her retirement in May.

Webb Bridge will be Opferman’s first school in Fulton County, having spent the past 23 years in the Gwinnett County School System. She taught at elementary and middle schools in Gwinnett County before joining the administrative team at Creekland Middle School in Lawrenceville as an assistant principal.

Female principals fill open positions at several area schools

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Current owners Galen and Jean Greene moved from Marietta to Sautee after their kids left home for college and purchased the Old Sautee Store in 2003. They enjoy carrying on the proud heritage of the store and preserving a little piece of local history.

“We’ll see 60-year-olds walk in the store with their grandchildren, telling them ‘I remember coming here with my grandfather when I was your age,’” said Galen. “There aren’t many places where that happens anymore.”

In addition to creating the market, the Greenes added more retail space and new merchandise to the general store, making it a great place to shop for trendy gifts, regional cookbooks and stylish apparel.

The Greenes’ son and daughter

joined the family business in September with the opening of the Greene House, a patio, deck

and garden shop. Located just behind

the market cabin, the Greene House also sports a sod roof. Bradley Greene and Erin Meadows (yes, that’s Greene/Meadows) sell seasonal plants and cut flowers as well as garden gifts and accessories.

After you’ve enjoyed lunch and shopping, take a moment to sit in a wooden rocker on the

front porch of the general store. Whether you play a game of checkers or just gaze out at the rolling green hills surrounding the lovely Sautee Valley, you’ll soak up a charming little piece of Georgia history.

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KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFFAbove: An imported Norwegian cottage complete with grass roof serves as the charming Old Sautee Market next to the Old Sautee Store. Left: A bakery on the premises produces six types of fresh bread daily, which are used along with local produce and Swedish farmer’s cheese for sandwiches such as this Classic Club.

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I am often asked about differences between college fashion and high school fashion trends. Recognizing the differences isn’t that difficult. In some ways, there are similarities, but in other ways, they are miles apart! Before you go shopping, let’s talk about how to bring your high school wardrobe to college:

Know what to throw. Some of the pieces to leave behind are your high school T-shirts and sweatshirts. If you do decide to bring them, don’t wear them outside of your room. Time to move on, girls!

Go through your wardrobe and find the pieces that are the most “you” – the clothes and accessories that are always a “go-to” for your uniqueness. Stand out in the new crowd with your own look.

Denim, denim, denim. You will find that denim is the number one thing you wear in college.

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get some comfy clothes to lounge around it.When in doubt, leave it home. You’ll think

you need everything; however, space is limited (especially in the dorm). If you need it later, have it shipped to you.

Buy new things that represent the new you. No need to spend a lot of money, however, be selective and buy a few new things that get you excited for your new adventure in life.

Now, let’s discuss the reality of college fashion…

The main difference between fashion in high school and fashion in college is that no one is telling you what to do anymore! The freedom that comes with college allows you to really begin finding out who you are. From there, you can develop your own unique style.

College frees you to be yourself without judgment -- unlike in high school where girls tend to be “cliquey” and trends are often set by others. No one really judges you based on what you wear in college. More than likely, they’ll think you’re

interesting if you dress differently. College provides the opportunity to start off

with a clean slate, create a new image and re-create yourself. So what if you were a tomboy in high school? If you always wanted to be more chic, now is your chance. And if you were the one who always wore designer duds, channel your inner hippie chick and let your hair down.

This isn’t about trying to be someone you’re not; it’s about becoming the person you want to be and expressing yourself in a creative way.

Be true to yourself – that is the one trend that will never go out of style.

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Come August, more than one million kids in 14,000 football teams across the country will take to the field. Today, football players run faster, hit harder and play stronger than their peers of a generation ago – primarily because of conditioning programs that produce a fitter, bigger player.

A study of high school linemen selected to the Parade Magazine All-American team shows the rising trend of bigger athletes. In 1963, the average size of a high school lineman on the elite team was 6’1”, 213 pounds. Just 25 years later, in 1989, the bar had moved to 6’5”, 268 pounds…and growing each year.

With bigger bulk come bigger

injuries, primarily in the rise of concussions reported among high school football players. These growing numbers come despite improved equipment, primarily in helmets that seek to protect the brain from injury.

A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body. Continued participation in any sport following a concussion can lead to increased risk for further injury to the brain, and even death

According to the National High School Sports-Related Injury Surveillance Study, about 9 percent of football players received a concussion in 2010. But that’s just the number reported. Medical professionals estimate about

50 percent of concussions go undetected, or unreported.

“Concussions due to sports injuries are more common today because of the increased strength, speed and conditioning programs of young athletes,” said Dr. Michael Papciak, past chief of pediatrics at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and founder of Preston Ridge Pediatrics in Alpharetta.

He said that he is encouraged by what he sees with coaches, team physicians and the medical community becoming more aware of the seriousness if players return to participation too early. But that doesn’t mean parents should take a backseat to their child’s care.

“Parents should have medical follow up and testing to guide them, especially if there is loss of consciousness or memory because of the injury,” said Papciak. “All

athletes with a concussion need a thorough medical evaluation [prior to the return to play].”

In Georgia, stronger guidelines have been put in place by the Georgia High School Sports Association to take the guesswork out of whether a player should be pulled from play.

Prior to 2009, only players who lost consciousness would be sidelined. But this is not a tell-tale sign of concussion, say doctors. In fact, just over 3 percent of athletes diagnosed with concussions in 2009 ever lost consciousness.

Now, Georgia football coaches must follow the rule that any player who “who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the contest and shall not return to

Parents must be aware of warning signs, say doctors

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In addition, only a healthcare professional can diagnose a concussion – not a coach or official.

How can I recognize a possible concussion? Signs observed by coaching staff:

Appears dazed or stunned •Is confused about assignment or •positionForgets an instruction •Is unsure of game, score or opponent •Moves clumsily•Answers questions slowly •Loses consciousness (even briefly)•Shows mood, •behavior or personality changesCan’t recall events prior to hit or fall•Can’t recall events after hit or fall•

Symptoms reported by athlete:Headache or “pressure” in head•Nausea or vomiting•Balance problems or dizziness•Double or blurry vision•Sensitivity to light •Sensitivity to noise•Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy•Concentration or memory problems•Confusion•Does not “feel right” or is “feeling •down”

—Source: Centers for Disease Control

backtoschoolConcussions – a mother’s storyBy CANDy WAyLOCK

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Cathy Manthey knows firsthand the long-term damage inflicted by concussions. Her son, Chad, a sophomore linebacker at Blessed Trinity High School has suffered two debilitating concussions, just months apart, and his return to the gridiron this fall is uncertain.

She barely recalls the details of the football game last fall that caused the first concussion. Against powerhouse Buford, Chad took a blindside hit, sending him straight back to the turf and causing his head to ricochet forward. Though he came off the field, Manthey was initially unconcerned.

“Chad has been playing football since he was in kindergarten,” says Manthey, of Alpharetta. “He plays hard every play. It’s the only way he knows.”

She thought she’d been through worse. During an eighth-grade game, Chad left the field in an ambulance - the recipient of a nasty gash to his forearm that cut to the bone. He was back on the field three weeks later. But this latest hit was different. On the sidelines he was dazed, unable to answer or process simple questions.

A visit to the doctor confirmed the concussion. It

would take five weeks of low stimulus, low lights and struggles in the classroom before Chad felt himself again. But by spring, he was ready to hit the football field again for spring practice.

Lightning struck twice for Chad when he came home after the first day of spring practice, tired and complaining of neck pains from a hard day of hitting.

“We both just thought it was from not having played in a while and being tired after the first day,” said Manthey.

But at practice the next day, the team trainer tested Chad and confirmed the worst – a second concussion, just eight months after the first one.

“I was sick. I just couldn’t believe it could happen twice,” said Manthey.

She keeps a file folder now, filled with everything about Chad’s situation and information on concussions. Manthey knows three concussions are the limit the body can handle without possible permanent damage. This fall, Chad will very likely be cheering for his team from the sidelines.

“Chad just struggled so much in school…it was the ‘lost semester’ [last spring],” she said. “His doctor cleared him for the fall, but said if he has a third concussion the conversation will be very different.”


DEVON MORGAN/PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDIOShelby Steinhauer, a French teacher at Milton High School, relaxes in her classroom surrounded by mementos of many trips to France.

By CANDy WAyLOCK

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One gets the distinct impression that French class with Shelby Steinhauer is an experience unlike any other. The Milton High School teacher infuses her lessons with a passion fueled by her love of France and all things French, collected over years of travel and study.

Stepping into her classroom at Milton is like stepping into a street scene from Paris. Steinhauer works to make her classroom the most interesting, inviting place it can be. Forget desks – her students sit at bistro tables, each one uniquely decorated with French postcards and other memorabilia decoupaged under the glass by Steinhauer. Suits of armor stand guard, and a street lamp provides mood lighting.

During her summer breaks, Steinhauer finds reasons to travel to France. She recently returned from her umpteenth visit, taking along her beloved niece, Lindsey, for a surprise trip as an elementary school graduation gift. While in France, she took time

to visit former students who were in her classroom years back as exchange students.

Steinhauer has taught in Georgia, New York, Washington D.C, Nepal and India, and has lived in Europe, Asia and North America. She has worked with the Peace Corps, traveled the world and back, and believes deep in her heart that all children have the same desire to learn -- despite their backgrounds.

She was named Fulton County’s Teacher of the Year last spring, following her selection as Milton High’s top teacher and the Overall High School top teacher. She will now go on to represent Fulton County Schools in the Georgia Teacher of

the Year selection.Steinhauer said she’s a bit overwhelmed by

the selection since she prefers the dimmer light of the background as opposed to the spotlight. In

fact, when she told her parents about the honor, their initial reaction was surprise.

“When I’ve been nominated in the past, I’ve always politely declined,” said Steinhauer. “So I think they were more surprised I’d actually agreed to it. Of course, they were very proud as well.”

As valedictorian of her high school class in New York, the sky was the limit for Steinhauer. She

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surprised more than a few people when she went the education route and became a teacher.

“Everyone thought I’d be a French-speaking brain-surgeon or something,” laughed Steinhauer. “But I have incredible parents who value education - I always say I won the parent lottery. I have also had some amazing teachers who made a difference in my life, including my high school French teacher.”

Education is a family business. Her older sister, Natalie Richman, is the principal of Sweet Apple Elementary in Roswell.

“Why wouldn’t I want to be there for kids the way my family and my teachers were there for me?” she asked herself as she considered careers. “Everyone needs to find their passion in life, and mine is education and helping kids realize their potential.”

She was drawn to French because she felt the pull from an early age. Before she could barely walk or talk, her parents said she insisted on the double-cheek kiss for greetings and goodbyes, common in Europe.

Steinhauer first studied French during the summer after her freshman year in high school as part of a program offered by the State University of New York. Within a year, she was nearly fluent in the language.

“I think I must have been French in another life,” she said, only half-joking.

Her first trip to France at 14 sealed the deal and paved the path she remains on today. Steinhauer received her bachelor’s degree in French Literature from Georgetown University, followed by a master’s degree in Teaching Languages from SUNY Stony Brook University and an educational specialist’s degree in Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University.

She works tirelessly to expose her students to French in real-world, memorable ways that she hopes stays with them beyond high school.

“I consistently hear people say, ‘I

took French (or Spanish, or German) for five years, and I don’t remember anything,’” said Steinhauer, who grew up on Long Island. “My students will never say that. The ones that go through the program leave high school highly proficient or fluent in French.”

Whether Milton High is the end of her journey, or another memorable milestone to where she is headed, remains to be seen. At 38, one gets the impression that Steinhauer’s cup

is only half full.“I tend to think in

minutes instead of years. I generally

go with the flow of where the universe takes me,” she e x p l a i n e d . “Five years

from now, I might be at Milton and then

again, I might be sitting in a village in the Himalayas

sipping tea.” She has been a teacher since she

was 20. Two decades later, she still is amazed at where she finds herself.

“Personally, I am curious to see where I will be in five years. I guess you’ll just have to track me down and ask,” she said.

One place you’ll never find Steinhauer is within the comfortable confines of “the box.” Her kids are accustomed to her unique methods that bring the lesson plans to life.

“One day, we might pretend to go on a walk through the countryside, another we might re-enact a famous battle, and another we might learn how to play Pétanque (French lawn bowling),” she said, describing her typical class day.

But the bottom line is the kids learn, without even realizing sometimes exactly how much. The true lesson Steinhauer wishes to impart is the experience of learning.

“[My kids] impress me daily,” she said. “And that when it comes down to it, I know that the ‘big picture’ isn’t about French. It’s about finding your passion in life and treating each other with dignity and respect. Plus, they think I’m a little bit crazy, which is probably true, so it’s all good!”

the principal of Sweet Apple Elementary in Roswell.

“Why wouldn’t I want to be there for kids the way my family and my

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By JACKIE HUMANS, PH.D.

Believe it or not, most kids never

tell their parents or their school they are getting bullied. So what’s a parent to do? Take control of the situation by becoming your child’s bully coach!

STEP ONE: The main reason kids don’t report bullying is the saddest: targets of bullying almost always blame themselves. Parents should make it clear that NO ONE deserves to be bullied --not even bullies themselves. Parents should point out that bullies do what they do because it makes them feel good. And anyone who takes pleasure out of being mean to another person deserves pity.

Casting the bully in the light of someone to feel sorry for allows a child to think of the bully as the one with the problem, not them. This

realization helps kids stop responding in an angry or upset way, which is the kind of reaction bullies thrive on, and gets your child to view the bullying in a dispassionate way.

STEP TWO: Body language is important. Kids need to be reminded that what they say isn’t anywhere near as important as the way they say it.

When standing up to a bully, appearances are everything. The statement, “You think you’re cool but you’re just a bully!” won’t deter a bully if the speaker has hunched shoulders, fails to make eye contact or is using a whiny tone of voice. On the other hand, a child who stands close to the bully, with shoulders squared and strong eye contact, while saying, “Watch it!” makes a much stronger impression, even though their actual words may not be as eloquent.

STEP THREE: When kids come up with their own ideas for deflating bullies, they’re more likely to implement them. Backed up by strong body language, help them come up with their own snappy comebacks. Encourage them to suggest as many responses as they can, then start winnowing down the unsuitable ones. The ones to keep are safe to use, aren’t terribly hurtful, and are easy to recall.

STEP FOUR: Practice role-playing with your child by taking the role of the target while your child takes the role of the bully. This provides your child many opportunities for learning how not to respond to a bully. When your child has “mastered” what to do, switch roles.

STEP FIVE: Sometimes a bully situation has gone on so long

that your child simply cannot confront the bully without help from an adult. That’s why it’s important to teach your child the 5 W’s of reporting bullying: who, what, when, where and most importantly, witnesses.

When schools can verify a student’s claims of being bullied, it’s no longer a question taking your child’s word against the bully’s.

Unfortunately, bullies don’t disappear after their school years; they simply reappear in the workplace. By teaching children how to deal with a bully, we’re protecting them for a lifetime.

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As parents, we are hardwired to tender advice to our children: how to study, what to eat and bon mots like “if someone says ‘hey, watch this,’ run for cover.” (When you’re young, someone’s about to land in the principal’s office. When you’re an adult, someone’s about to lose a limb, land in jail or both.)

When parents need guidance, we turn to a book, a pediatrician or a parenting expert. But what if the people who have life all figured out are the ones who —if left unattended —would substitute milk with Mountain Dew, consume a sugar-only diet and sleep on the floor in a mass of dirty laundry? Nope, not your husband. Your children.

A few months ago, I visited Mrs. Snow’s fifth-grade class at Creek View

Elementary School to lead a writing exercise. I supplied the students with fill-in-the-blank sentences prompting them, as veterans of elementary school, to impart advice to upcoming fifth-graders.

What I unearthed in the stack of wide-ruled, backpack-weary notebook paper, in the midst of warnings regarding the hazards of passing gas in the classroom (mentioned on nearly every paper), were smart, thoughtful, heart-felt gems of advice that apply not only to a successful tenure in grade school, but also to the school of life. See if you agree.At lunchtime:

Never eat anything with the word •“surprise” on the menu.Chicken sandwiches, tacos and •macaroni and cheese are always a safe bet.Avoid unidentifiable processed •meats, that is, hot dogs.

Regarding teachers (adults — substitute “bosses”):

Always answer a teacher’s •question to show you are paying attention.If a teacher frowns, freeze.•If a teacher tells a joke, laugh.•

Choosing and keeping friends:

Make lots of good friends so you •don’t become a hermit.If someone tells you to duck, •duck fast.If someone pulls the fire alarm •and there’s no fire, they won’t make a good friend.

On smart habits:

Work hard so you’ll make good •grades.Don’t wait until the last minute to •work on projects. It’s stressful and won’t be your best effort.Be organized. •

Drink water throughout the day.•

As for Mrs. Snow, her students

are thankful for a number of things, including inspiring creativity, teaching them to respect others and showing them they are smart. And capable. Which proves excellent teachers who see the potential in every child do more than make a difference — they are game changers.

The kids also offered advice to their parents on how to help them be successful in school, which can be summed up in one word: relax. Which loosely translates to: have a little confidence — we’ve got this.

I couldn’t have said — or written — it better myself.

backtoschoolThe secrets of success from elementary kids

Amy M. Dawson is a writer and public

relations strategist who upheld rigid standards to avoid embarrassing

her daughter while volunteering in the

classroom. She blogs about work

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Like her predecessor, Opferman has been recognized for her accomplishments at the state level. In 2011, she was named the Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals, and is a recipient of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders’ President’s Professional of the Year Award.

Opferman is pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership from Liberty University and holds specialist’s and master’s degrees in education

from the University of Georgia. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Florida.

Wilson Creek Elementary SchoolAndrea Cushing

Students at Wilson Creek Elementary will find a familiar face in the principal’s office when they return to school this month. Andrea Cushing was named the school’s new

principal after serving in the assistant principal position since the school

opened in 2004.A 20-year veteran of the Fulton County School

System, Cushing has spent nearly half of her career at the Wilson Creek, with her entire career spent in Fulton County schools. Prior to coming to Wilson Creek in 2004, she served as an assistant principal at Findley Oaks Elementary and was a participant in the school system’s administrative internship program. She also taught at Manning Oaks, Findley Oaks and Hapeville elementary schools.

Cushing holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Maryland, a master’s degree in education from Georgia State University and a specialist’s degree in educational leadership from the University of West Georgia.

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What’s in your beach bag this summer? Along with the sunscreen, towels and bottled water, you’ve probably also tossed in a novel that you have been wanting to read. Perhaps a light, romantic comedy or a spellbinding mystery?

There’s just nothing better than settling into a low chair at the water’s edge, sinking your toes into the sand and feeling the warm sun on your shoulders, knowing that your kids will be happy for hours playing in the sand and waves while you escape into a thick novel.

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Folk: Home-grown art straight from the heart

KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFF1. “Homogenized Milk” by Sandy Erickson Wright. 2. “Bap-tism” by Silas DeKind. 3. Face jugs like these are symbolic of southern folk pottery. 4. James “Cornbread” Anderson’s guinea hens are very popular in the folk art world.

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and playfulness and they make people smile. It’s fun to see what creative people can do with things that you and I would throw away.”

Potter made something new from something old herself twelve years ago when she converted an old home on Main Street in Alpharetta into Matilda’s Cottage, a colorful, funky art gallery full of work from southern folk artists. In March she opened a second location, Galerie Matilda on Canton Street in Roswell.

Both locations are warm and inviting, overflowing with original works by regional artists such as John “Cornbread’ Anderson who was raised on a farm in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Potter calls Cornbread “the Elvis of the folk art world” and notes that his large, acrylic paintings of black and white guinea hens and woodland creatures are some of her best sellers.

Other popular artists are Sandy Erickson Wright of Roswell and

Barbara Olsen of Canton. Wright’s work features dairy cows, juicy pears, sheep and sassy roosters painted on everything from salvaged window frames to rusty, antique refrigerator doors.

Olsen is a self-taught artist who got in trouble as a child for drawing on the edges of her school papers, but had to wait until her own children were grown before finding the time to seriously pursue her art.

“At first I tried to paint like everyone else,” Olsen recalls. “I suppose we all do that in the beginning. But I found that my work became noticed when I tried a look that was different. Copying others never works. You have to paint what’s really you.”

Two pieces of Olsen’s art were recently placed in the permanent collection of the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution which

includes a Center for the Study of Southern Art.

In addition to folk artists, Mary Jane Potter also is also doing her part to promote local and regional musicians with live concerts on Friday and Saturday nights at Matilda’s Cottage in Alpharetta. The concerts, held “Under the Pines” in the cottage’s back yard, are smoke-free, family and dog-friendly events featuring blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk music. See the 2011 summer schedule at www.matildascottage.com/live_music.html.

Plans are in the works for painting parties in the fall where guests can paint with the folk artists as a social and educational opportunity.

Is Potter an artist herself? “Not yet,” she says with a smile, admitting that it’s something she would like to try someday. It’s easy to be inspired when you are surrounded by the creative work of folk artists.

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If your child leaves most of his or •her sandwich behind, use cookie cutters to create a favorite shape such as an airplane, car, star or heart. A colorful selection of food and •different texture adds appeal – carrot sticks and green grapes for color, whole wheat pretzels and crackers for crunch.Put a surprise in your child’s •lunch: a sticker, a note of encouragement or a small toy.Children love the do-it-yourself •

aspect of building their own pizza or making their own cracker stack. You can make the experience fun and healthier by cubing meats and cheeses and putting them in a bag along with some low-salt crackers. Roll meats and cheeses for •dipping into condiments – it will make a hungry child happy and keep them satisfied until dinnertime.For a quick lunch, try these easy

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Turkey and Apple Roll-ups

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I remember calling my mom within 15 minutes of my first positive pregnancy test back in 1982 (and yes, they did have store-bought pregnancy tests way back then!). I must have asked her a hundred questions about my impending motherhood. Some were silly, like “Is it okay to sleep on your side when you’re pregnant?” Some were just naïve, “Should I see my OB today?”

I thought since my mom had seven children, she would be the best one to answer those questions. She was – and she answered each one without laughing at me, and was very patient.

But what if she hadn’t been around, or didn’t have the time, or wasn’t very patient, then what would I have done? I know how very lucky I was then, and continue to be, as she is still around for

me to tap her expertise three decades later. Well, it may not be “mom,” but North Fulton

Hospital has created an extraordinary program for expectant mothers that can help fill that void. While beautiful rooms and family-centered care is important, and certainly part of the equation at our hospital, now we have the Nine-Month Network.

We know that while an expecting mother may feel like those nine months will last forever, they really are filled with so many questions and concerns. This is especially true for first-time moms, who may feel there’s not enough preparation time.

Among other things, access to the Nine-Month Network includes a mom who is on call to answer your questions; even the questions you think are too silly to ask your doctor.

The Nine-Month Network also includes a monthly e-newsletter that gives information pertinent to the exact time you are during your pregnancy. You simply enter the appropriate due date online and

begin receiving the newsletters that correlate with your specific stage of pregnancy.

Finally, there are Indulge Mom Packages that family and friends and even moms themselves can purchase. They include on-site spa services, Mom’s Pamper Packs, Mom’s Snack Pack, sibling treats and more.

Best of all, everything you need to know about the Nine-Month Network can be found on a super easy to find and use website: www.NineMonthNetwork.com. Go there today before you choose where to have your baby. You will be glad you did.

Nine months is not as long as you think when a baby is on the way

Debbie Keel is the CEO of North Fulton

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Principal Ed Spurka, Ph.D., will spend the next nine months preparing to open the area’s newest high school at Bethany Bend and Cogburn Road in Milton. The school opens for students in August 2012. Spurka, 41, was previously the principal at Roswell High, a position he held since 2003.

What do you look most forward to as you prepare to open the new high school?

I look forward to the opportunity to create a school of excellence from the ground up, just like the leaders for Milton and Roswell high schools did from the beginning.

As a longtime educator, what are the most significant changes you’ve seen in education?

The biggest change I’ve seen is the focus on testing and test scores, and the increased involvement from the federal government with legislation like No Child Left Behind. The media is always covering stories on test scores, or most recently testing scandals.

Is there ever a point where parents become too involved in their child’s education?

As a father of a teenager and a 10-year-old, I can relate to parents wanting to stay involved in their child’s education.

When I handle issues with parents, I understand the emotion involved. I always welcome parent input…it helps to build a community school and build trust between me and my parents. [But] at the end of the day, sometimes tough decisions need to be made, and it is very difficult to always make everyone happy.

How do you continue to motivate teachers as class sizes grow, but the pay does not?

I think 90 percent of building morale is just being there. Whether it’s visiting classrooms and helping with instruction or picking up trash in the halls, your staff needs to see you engaged. In addition, a good friend of mine always told me that “it’s the little things that make you big.” I think having an open door policy and being an advocate for your staff goes a long way.

What is the most important thing a child needs to bring to school each day?

It would be wonderful if every child came to school each day with a good night’s sleep and a full stomach from a healthy breakfast!

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5Keith Urban in concert7:30 p.m. Through Aug. 5.Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400

Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluthwww.gwinnettcenter.com

▲Milton’s Concert in the Park 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Boogie Down at Birmingham with Mandy Gawley, a Milton mom performing cuts off her album “Life So Sweet,” including “Biscuits and Chicken” as heard on 94.9 The Bull. Birmingham Park is located behind Milton Fire Station No. 43, just west of B’ham Crossroads at 750 Hickory Flat Road. Food and beverages by Wholly Pops and The Pup Truck. Feel free to bring a picnic and blanket. No alcohol is allowed.

Jackie Evancho with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra8 p.m. Enjoy the extraordinary voice of 10-year-old singing sensation Jackie Evancho, discovered on “America’s Got Talent.” Atlanta Symphony Hall, $39-$60. www.atlantasymphony.org

6 32nd annual Old Soldiers Day Race7 a.m. 5K or 10K race at

Alpharetta City Pool at Wills Park.$15 early or $20 on race [email protected]

▲59th annual Old Soldiers Day Parade10 a.m. Featuring marching bands, military units, floats, clowns, classic cars and more. Free Varsity hot dogs, sodas and fun activities at the parade end at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road. Free. Program presented in front of Alpharetta City Hall on Main Street. www.alpharetta.ga.us

8 93rd PGA ChampionshipThrough Aug. 14. The season’s final major tournament. 156 of

the best players in the world challenge the Highlands course to compete for the coveted Wanamaker Trophy. Through Aug.14. Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2011/index.cfm

12 ▲Imagine: Women of FaithPhilips Arena, Atlanta.

Friday at 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. Through Aug. 13. Thousands of women of faith take a break from the everyday to be refreshed, encouraged and inspired by engaging speakers and music by Natalie Grant and Mary Mary. $99 includes 2-day event and lunch both days. www.womenoffaith.com/events/2011-events/atlanta/

13 Movies in the Park7 p.m. Family-friendly movie (TBD) shown at dusk

in Newtown Park, Johns Creek. Pre-show kids’ activities and food.www.johnscreekga.gov

14 Peachtree Battle at Ansley Park Playhouse. 2 p.m. The longest running

play in Atlanta theater history features wealthy Buckhead socialite Trudy Habersham’s plots to stop the marriage of her youngest son to a Hooters Girl. Laugh-out-loud fun. Shows continue from Aug.6 – Oct. 31. www.AnsleyParkPlayhouse.com

15 Sushi 101 7 p.m. Aprons Cooking School, Publix on State

Bridge Road, AlpharettaLearn the ancient art of sushi, including proper rice cooking and ingredient selection, as well as techniques required to roll standards such as veggie, California and basic nigiri. $50. www.publix.com/aprons/schools/Alpharetta

16 Guys and Dolls8 p.m. Gambler Sky Masterson attempts to

persuade missionary sister Sarah Brown to accompany him to Cuba. Shows run Aug. 16-21. Fox Theatre, Atlanta www.foxtheatre.org

18 Alive after Five in Historic Downtown Roswell5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Shop, dine

and be entertained by live music along Canton Street in Roswell. Every third Thursday. www.roswellgov.com

19 ▲18th annual Folk Fest 2011Through Aug. 21. World’s

greatest folk art show and sale. 100 galleries and dealers representing the best in self-taught art, southern folk pottery, antique folk art and more. Meet the artists and shop for treasures to fit every budget. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. www.slotinfolkart.com/folk_fest

Symphony on the Green7:30 p.m. Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill St., Duluth. Free concert by the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra featuring choral selections of popular and classical genres.

20 Piedmont Park Arts and Crafts Festival10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Painters,

photographers, sculptors, jewelers and other artisans. Live acoustic music, children’s play area, food and beverages. Piedmont Park. www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com

Water DayAutrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage CenterCelebrating everything WATER with get-wet water stations, activities and education stations. 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. www.autreymill.org

▲3rd annual Trilogy Trolley Crawl7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Visit Europe without leaving Roswell with this popular historic home event. Old London Town

appears on the grounds of Barrington Hall, Smith Plantation assumes an Italian flair by transforming into Rome and Bulloch Hall will recapture the romance of Paris. With music, food and entertainment appropriate to each theme, this sell-out event will be a hot ticket on the Northside. Price includes food samples and one drink ticket per home, trolley transportation and unlimited entertainment. $40.www.southerntrilogy.com

26 Concert on the lawn at the Atlanta Botanical Garden8 p.m. Los Lobos performs

with special guest The David Mayfield Parade as part of the Concerts in the Garden series, Atlanta’s most intimate outdoor music event. $39.50. www.concertsinthegarden.org

27 A Salute to Julia! 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Learn to make classical French

dishes from Julia Childs’ “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” such as Coq au Vin (chicken in red wine with onions, mushrooms and bacon). Wine from France will be served. $65. Salud! Cooking Class, Whole Foods (Harry’s) Alpharettahttp://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/alpharetta/salud-calendar/

28 ▲7th annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’2 p.m. Historic Roswell Town

Square. Taste over 100 flavors of homemade ice cream. Also games, contests and entertainment. Benefits The Drake House, a crisis residential center for homeless women and children in the North Fulton area. Since 2006, The Drake House has served 195 families with 358 children. Individuals: $5, families $15. www.thedrakehouse.org

31 Dralion: Cirque du Soleil7:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 4. Featuring Chinese

acrobatics, Dralion draws inspiration from Eastern philosophy and the quest for harmony between humans and nature. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.gwinnettcenter.com

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Introducing North Fulton’s Program for

Expecting Mothers!

Scan QR-Code with your mobile phone to visit

* QR-Code will work with most smartphones.

NineMonthNetwork.com!

The Nine-Month Network program was developed with you in mind. We are committed to assisting you with information and support before, during and after your baby’s delivery.

The goal of the Nine-Month Network at North Fulton Hospital is to provide services that will make your experience even more special.

Some of our new services include:

• MyAlive e-Newsletter

• On-Call Mom

• Find a Physician – OB/GYNs, Pediatricians & Midwives

• Schedule a Tour

CALL 770-751-2666 (2MOM)

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