Start of school brings fresh optimism

The first day of school is one of my favorite days of the entire year. After 19 years in education, I’m just as excited for the new school year as ever before.

The palpable anticipation of what can be accomplished with a fresh start for each class of students, crisp haircuts and clean shoes, and the way the streets of Clinton come alive when school is in session are among a few of the reasons I enj…