Life + Culture

Operation Forward

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Texas Artisan Group Article by Stravos Kaplaneris | Photography by Courtesy of Operation Forward For many veterans, coming home is not the end of the journey. The uniform may come off, but transitioning into the next chapter of life can bring challenges that are difficult to face alone. Operation Forward was created from a simple belief: honoring those who served should be more than something we say. It should be something we do. Founded by Stavros and...

Life + Culture

Gratitude in Action

One veteran turns military lessons into helping business owners thrive. Article by Faye Trice | Photography by Catarina Smith: Glimmering Images Most people don't think about freedom until they don't have it. My time in the military taught me that. Military service teaches you many lessons: discipline, accountability, responsibility, leadership, and how to keep moving when things don't go according to plan. But one of the most important lessons I carried with me after my service was an...

Finance + Legal Services

Thankful Today for Planning Ahead Yesterday

Insurance Advisor Cherie Jones helps clients prepare for life’s unexpected moments, finding coverage that provides protection and peace of mind. Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Patti Lane-Faulhaber November is a time to be thankful for all the wonderful things in our lives like family, friends, and, above all, our health, which gives us more time with those we love. Few people understand the value of health insurance better than licensed health insurance agent Cherie Jones. Her...

Education

Educator of the Month

Q&A with Dr. Christina Bradford, Region 10 Middle School Principal of the Year Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Courtesy of Dr. Christina Bradford Dr. Christina Bradford been a principal for 13 years, with 10 of those in Rockwall—two as an assistant principal and eight as a principal. She was recently selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as the Region 10 Middle School Principal of the Year. School administrators are nominated based upon exemplary...