Michael Cartolano is a LifeChanger of the Year nominee in the running for the Capstone Award which honors retiring K-12 educators. This year Michael, who was an art teacher and department chair, retired from H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square, NY. We are honored to share some of his words of wisdom as he reflects on an important lesson he’s learned as an educator.
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Seeds of the Community
At one point or another during this pandemic, we have all stood in a grocery store staring disbelievingly at an empty shelf where our once reliable necessities took up space. We have witnessed firsthand the strain on our food supply and the severe demand grocery distribution is undergoing where resources are needed most, in our homes, on our plates, and in our bellies. Our current crisis shines a light on the local food movement and the things we can take into our own hands to aid in its sustainability.
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