On Saturday, March 17th nine 5th graders loaded a PTM van and headed to the Murfreesboro Airport for a field trip they would not soon forget. The EEA Young Eagles Program hosted our students for an introduction to flying lesson where students learned about aviation, met a WW2 […]
Campfire Joy by Chan Sheppard
Jeraney was talking in a low voice at our campfire vespers service. I cannot remember every word he said. I was distracted by three thoughts: All of these elementary boys that have been so loud and rambunctious all weekend are really quiet. They are listening. It was a great idea to make s’mores inside and […]
“I Am Going to Miss This Place” by Chan Sheppard
We met Mr. David at the barn where he let us put all our gear on his pick up trip so we could ride to our campsite. Once there we unloaded, set up our tents, and gathered to discuss the itinerary for our overnight camp. We then began to hike to a cave on Mr. […]
Authentic Manhood by Chan Sheppard
No matter where one grows up, gaining an understanding of “authentic manhood” is not easy. Growing up in a low income area without an involved father makes it nearly impossible. Having Jonathan Allen intern at PTM for the entire year while he works on his MSW has given some of our young men another opportunity […]
Another Day…Another Form by Chan Sheppard
Jasmine had just gotten off the bus at St. Luke. Christina, St. Luke’s site director, was lining students up to enter. I walked up with yellow field trip “tickets” in one hand and pink field trip “tickets” in another. Jasmine noticed and said, “another day…another form.” Our students have been filling out a lot of […]