Community Helper Day at WMES

What a fun morning! I had the pleasure of participating in West Marion Elementary School's Community Helper Day! Mrs. Pat Thompson, first grade teacher,  invited me to come and speak to students about my book, "My Days with Nell." I spoke to about 75 to 80 students about Christmas at Biltmore.  These smart and well behaved children are going on a field trip to the home of George and Edith Vanderbilt, on December 12, 2013; I hope my visit peaked their excitement for their adventure.  It is always nice to visit my "home school." I know so many wonderfully dedicated educators there and it is nice to see them and catch up on what's going on in their lives. Thank you Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Moody, for the warm welcome and for thinking of me as a Community Helper.  Have fun at the Biltmore Estate... the house is decorated for Christmas and is absolutely stunning this year! Remember students... count the trees! See if you can find all 56!!!!