Dear Students and Parents:

What makes you passionate about learning? For those of you not in school currently, what made you passionate when you were? For some, it was P.E. For others, unfortunately, they would say lunch or recess. For a few, it might be performing arts or a sport or a particular teacher. Then there are a couple who would claim that NOTHING makes them passionate about learning. It was for this reason that I became a teacher.

Don't get me wrong. I love students who love l...