Susan H. Stafford

Tough Times, Tough Measures: Funding strategies that work

Selected Works

K-12 Education
Challenging Students with Math at J.E.B. Stuart High School
Average students make the grade in an advanced mathematics course
Small Academies Help Students Make the Grade
Bridgewater HS revamped its educational format and got results.
Tough Times, Tough Measures: Funding strategies that work
The Cincinnati Public School system has found a pathway to fundraising success.
Burlington School Food Project: A recipe for school and community partnership
Drawing on all sectors of the community, the Burlington School Food Project is a national farm-to-school model that has united this Vermont school district, community organizations and businesses, and parents to bring healthy eating into the school system.
One Small School Making Big Dreams Come True in Wyoming
Ft Washakie Charter High School in Wyoming helps Native American students turn their dreams of graduating from high school into reality.
Granger High School Grapples with the Basics - and Wins
An inspired principal with a disciplined, but personal, approach to education helps a rural high school break the chokehold of failure.
Travel Articles
Expect the Unexpected on the Wild Side of Peru
Lose yourself in the beauty of the Peruvian Amazon aboard La Amatista.
Cruising the Wild Side of Peru
Take a voyage to the hidden wonders of the Peruvian Amazon.
Embracing Love at the Seaside in Lima, Peru
The colorful Parque del Amor is filled with the poetry of love.
Deck the Malls: Christmas in Dubai
The Wafi City Mall in Dubai offers the author an unexpected encounter with Christmas.
Under the Stars of the Kalahari
The comfort of a tent with running water, or a night out under the stars?
Jack’s Camp in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana
Enjoy a unique twist on the standard safari with a sojourn into the Kalahari.
Alexandria’s Washington Monument
There’s more than one Washington Monument in the D.C. area and Old Town Alexandria’s got it!
Architecture
The Luis and Ethel Marden House: Adventure in Restoration
The Luis and Ethel Marden House is a privately owned architectural gem, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for National Geographic photographer, Luis Marden, and his wife, Ethel.
Books
Research Papers Unzipped
A short, informative guide that unzips the mystery of how to write a research paper for students of all ages. August 2007, Peterson's.
Community College: Is It Right for You?
First-of-its kind comprehensive guide for prospective community college students of all ages and backgrounds.