Nancy Dewitt

by Nancy Dewitt, Owner, Patriot Pest & Termite Control With a 15-year career teaching multiple K-6 grades and serving as an administrator and teacher mentor, Amanda Voss saw a gap in hands-on, science-based learning opportunities outside the classroom. Now, she's working to change that for her daughter and for other children, too.

by Nancy Dewitt, Owner, Patriot Pest & Termite Control Winter break brings a welcome pause from busy school routines - a time for cozy mornings, festive activities and much-needed family connection. But for many K-8 students, those two or three weeks away from class can sometimes lead to a "winter slide," where reading, math and writing skills take a dip before the new semester begins. The good news?

by Nancy Dewitt, Owner, Patriot Pest & Termite Control When we think about school learning, we often picture desks in neat rows, students working individually and teachers guiding from the front of the classroom. But increasingly, educators are recognizing that some of the richest learning experiences happen when students work together.