Imagine a school in which gathering around the table to have meaningful conversations is commonplace and unencumbered by roles and positions. Such discourse is not only meaningful, but also significant, purposeful, valuable, filled with intention, and result oriented. There is a spirit of trust that affords an interchange of thoughts and ideas that promote dialogue and heart-to-heart communication. Meaningful Conversations invites readers who earnestly desire high achievement for all students in all American schools to the table for a nine-course meal of food for thought that, altogether, satisfies educators hunger for comprehensive and transformative school improvement. Addressing critical issues in contemporary schools including leadership, school culture, curriculum, and assessment this book offers conversation pieces that describe success standards for schools and conversation points that specifically address the unique responsibilities of district leaders, administrators, and teachers."

While growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, the author wanted to be special. While she knew she was different, she did not believe she was special. She decided when she grew up, she would become a princess, like Cinderella Through a labyrinth of events in the river city, this little girl would have one evening in the presence a King - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that is. This book helps children to dream and identify the ways they are special.