A Force to be Reckoned With: Kyle Hagel
Kyle Hagel is an aggressive hockey player with an entrepreneurial, charitable spirit. Princeton-educated, he cofounded the Shnarped Hockey app, which connects fans and pros. He also cofounded the...
View ArticleThe Doctor Who Does It All
Dr. Leonard Feld juggles multiple roles as chief medical officer of Levine Children’s Hospital.
View ArticleEditor's Note | January 2015
In this first month of 2015, many of us are thinking about health concerns and setting goals to improve them.
View ArticleReedy Creek Elementary
Principal Mary Webb is a self-proclaimed "proud parent of a Reedy Creek fourth-grader." She shares the top things to know about the school.
View ArticleFood Babe Army Fights For Your Health
Charlotte native Vani Hari uses blog to call for better ingredients.
View ArticleEditor's Note | February 2015
I first learned about the Food Babe, Vani Hari, last January when I happened to catch a radio interview she was giving here in Charlotte. Her advocacy work instantly resonated with me.
View ArticleEditor's Note | March 2015
Before working on this issue, I’ll admit I didn’t know much about NASCAR. Meeting Kyle Larson and Rico Abreu, however, gave me a personal introduction to the sport. I was floored (pun intended) by all...
View ArticleDanny Biega: Focused on the End Goal
Now in his second season with the Checkers, Danny Biega says his motivation comes from making his brothers and parents proud. He sat down with Kevin after a practice at the to discuss brotherhood,...
View ArticleDavid Cox Road Elementary
Principal Celeste Spears- Ellis shares the top things to know about David Cox Road Elementary School.
View ArticleSprint Cup Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson Races to Success
In life and on the track, Kyle Larson doesn’t slow down. He was named the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year, won the Rolex 24 with his team and became a father – all within the last four...
View ArticleAlien Dude Inspires Boys to Read
Beth Smith wants boys to love reading. An elementary school teacher for 10 years – most recently at Olde Providence Elementary – she noticed that first- and second-grade boys weren’t so excited about...
View ArticleBeverly Woods Elementary
Caroline Horne has been the principal at Beverly Woods for 10 years. She grew up nearby, and her family now lives in the Beverly Woods attendance zone. She shares the top 10 things to know about her...
View Article"Q" and A with Artist Jason Watson
Mixed-media artist Jason Watson met with Rockin’ Reporter Andrea at the Mint Museum Uptown to talk about his drawing installation “Q,” which is currently on display at the Mint.
View ArticleEditor's Note | April 2015
One of my older son’s paintings was selected to be displayed at a Charlotte credit union last fall among works by other kindergarteners. We drove to the credit union, all excited, but were told when we...
View ArticleEditor's Note | May/June 2015
When reflecting on this school year, I can’t help but smile thinking about the students who contributed to the magazine.
View ArticleThe Creation of Fury 325
Carowinds’ Director of Construction and Maintenance shares the STEM aspects and safety features of Charlotte's newest roller coaster.
View ArticleMy School Rockstars | May/June 2015
Check out May/June's featured philanthropic and volunteer news in the CMS schools.
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