A German native, she is married to an Army officer. She has two sons and a daughter who has Down syndrome. She has endured three deployments, during which she sent two or more packages a week to her husband. She...
"I think that if you just follow the core values, you will be successful in Junior ROTC and in...
TOP KIDS: The man of the house
"Yes, I cook," he said. "I help my mom however I can. I play with my brother, and I get my mom a...
"I don't feel good about having leukemia," he said. "But I feel like I can take it. I want to...
Schools
Private schools and military students
"All students are individuals," she said. "We try to work with each military family to meet the needs of every child. We understand that military children have unique situations."
Housing
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Military Life
Military life in the South Sound
Making the most out of your time at Fort Lewis and McChord A.F.B.
Schools
Want to know how your child's school ranks? Looking to move and schools are your top criteria. Scroll through our list to find your school and follow the links to various rating organizations....
Want to know how your child's school ranks? Looking to move and schools are your top criteria....
Spring break is a time to refresh from the winter blues. School is out, which gives parents and...
The ins and outs to moving on to a second career, or leaving the work world altogether.
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J.M. Simpson returns to the war zone for the seventh time to capture the stories and photos of...
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Sandy H said:
Nick Coddington is an amazing teacher! My son was in the first group of students he (and myself) accompanied to Poland. He brings history alive. ...
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AnnV said:
Mr. Coddington is one of my son's favorite teachers. He has won awards for his Holocaust Education work, started a Youth Global Summit and...
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As a fellow mentor in the Communities In School of Lakewood program it pleases me to see other mentor/mentee relationships celebrated and brought...
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Nena Howard said:
Way to go Jav...so proud..you are the greatest!! All this is just the beginning..
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Rita O. Madrigal said:
So proud of JAVY the man!!! sooooooo proud!!!! Keep up the good work!
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