Avon Grove born and raised, Matt Ricketts discusses the difference between how he grew up and how children are growing up today. Ricketts graduated from Avon Grove in 1998 and started teaching again in the 02/03 school year. Ricketts embodies what it means to live your life to the fullest; he talks about his many adventures throughout life and what he does aside from teaching. Finally, get an inside look into how Mr. Ricketts makes his job a lot more than just teaching students how to woodwork. If you have something you would like to share, or a question you would like to ask please email me at Jamespodcast@yahoo.com to be featured on the show.…

My dear friend Alex sits down to discuss what living with autism is like, and what he has done to make a difference in other people’s lives. Alex and I started the Together at Avon Grove (TAG) movement, which we talk about in detail during our conversation. We first met in React club last year and we have an inseparable bond now. Alex talks about how he is still able to see the good in people even when they bully him for his disability. Alex has also taught me about the power of love and compassion, and how to treat everyone as if they are your brother and sister. If you have something you would like to share, or a question you would like to ask please email me at Jamespodcast@yahoo.com to be featured on the show.…