*QUICKTIME *Phone In this story you’ll hear from Jerry Sparby (Mr.Hugs), the principal of Cold Spring Elementary for the past 37 years. Upon the announcement of his retirement, DigElog ROCORI sat down with Mr. Sparby and asked him about his legacy in Cold Spring, his teaching philosophy, and some of the highlights of his career. In part one of his story, Jerry discusses his philosophy on children’s needs. He illustrates the importance of giving children choices as well as their need to feel connected to others. Stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for part two of this powerful interview. * If you are a parent, grandparent or concerned adult who has to work with or raise kids, this is a 6 minute interview you won't want to miss. Jerry Sparby hits the mark here by providing concise recommendations that he spent 37 years wrapping his arms around every day.
