Read this selection of news stories, press releases and our Chess Lady's Blog.
My Visit to Garwood Elementary
Talk about a smart group of kids! Last week I had the opportunity to visit with the students at Garwood Elementary in Idaho. I asked them what they like about chess and their answers were wonderful, so much more than...Read More
Chess Lady Visits Schools in Antigua
What an amazing trip!! I just returned from a week in Antigua in the West Indies where I held teacher trainings and visited schools. Through a grant from Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Antigua and the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club, we were able to bring First Move to 29 classrooms in Antigua public schools this year. That’s about 650 children in Antigua who now get to have chess in their classrooms...Read More!
Fun and Training in Scotch Plains New Jersey
What fun I had last week training our teachers in Scotch Plains, NJ! All five elementary schools in Scotch Plains are participating in First Move thanks to a grant from their local Stage House Restaurant. After training I went to the Stage House for dinner and had an amazing Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. Looking forward to visiting Scotch Plains and The Stage House Restaurant again!
Ready for a New School Year!
It has been a wonderful summer, but I am ready for school to be in session again! I welcome back our returning schools and am very excited to say hello to our new schools. Nearly 60,000 students will be using First Move this year. Wow! I will let you know what I am up to and if I am coming to your area. Be sure to let me know what you and your class are up to as well.
My Outstanding Visit to Northgate Crossing in Texas!
What an exciting adventure I just had! Last Friday I had the opportunity to visit Northgate Crossing Elementary School in Spring ISD, Texas. What an outstanding group of kids! They were so...Read More
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I had a wonderful holiday with my family and I hope you all did too. Did you know Lego makes a chess set? My son received one for Christmas. Very fun! ...Read More
A Visit to Stevens Elementary
This week I had a special treat; one of our Board Members, Principal EL from Philadelphia, came to visit us. Together we went to see First Move in a classroom at Stevens Elementary...Read More
Microsoft Chess Festival
What a great weekend! I attended a Chess Festival that was part of the Microsoft Giving Campaign on Saturday. It was a full day of chess activities starting with a blitz tournament...Read More
Excellence in Education
The Alumni Association at the University of Notre Dame holds an annual Excellence in Education Conference and they recognize outstanding teachers. I received an Excellence in Teaching Award...Read More
My Visit to Texas
What fun I had last week! I just returned from visiting Northgate Crossing, Bammel, Jenkins, Meyer and Ponderosa Elementary schools in Spring ISD in Texas. They say everything is big in Texas, and...Read More