Phoenix Lawhon Isler, Author at North State Parent magazine

Saving Water With Every Flush

By Phoenix Lawhon Isler | February 29, 2016

Most people only think about toilets on an as-needed basis, or on those unfortunate and annoying occasions when the toilet stops working. But did you know that flushing toilets is […]

Be the Change – Teresa Wolk Hayes

By Phoenix Lawhon Isler | November 28, 2015

Teresa Wolk Hayes’ life changed forever on the day that her son was diagnosed with full-spectrum autism more than 20 years ago. Much like the Little Red Hen in the […]

Be the Change: Cindy Ratekin, PhD – Helping Children & Families

By Phoenix Lawhon Isler | September 29, 2015

Cindy Ratekin, PhD, is passionate about helping children and families thrive through understanding and respecting the unique qualities, abilities and contributions of each individual. As professor of child development at […]

Be the Change: Jula Herzog

By Phoenix Lawhon Isler | May 26, 2015

Jula Herzog is making a difference for children and families in a very hands-on way, as the teacher-director of Redding Cooperative Preschool, as a mentor teacher with the Shasta College […]

Be the Change: Joy & Keith Book – Growing Food, Cultivating Community

By Phoenix Lawhon Isler | March 1, 2015

Keith Book always knew he wanted to be a farmer, while his wife, Joy, was voted “least likely to ever live on a farm” in high school. Together, along with […]

Joni Samples – Making A Difference In Education

By Phoenix Lawhon Isler | January 26, 2015

Dr. Joni Samples knew from the age of 7 that she wanted to teach, inspired by stories that her mother, an elementary school teacher, would tell her after school each […]

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