Superintendent of Schools Dr. Doug Otto shared his dream with 7,000 employees, during his annual back-to-school Convocation keynote address.

"My dream is that EVERY child who comes through our doors - rich, poor, young or old - will achieve his or her dreams. Plano ISD will be the school system to reach that goal."

At Convocation, and on the first day of school, our faculty, staff and students shared their dreams for the future.

"I dream that Mitchell Elementary students are respectful citizens, because education isn't practice for life...It is life. I also dream that I will be a light for future educators."

Linda Patrick, principal, presented school spirit pencils to fourth grade students of Team Leader Molly McCreary.

"Our dream is that Saigling Elementary School is 'positively' the best. Our faculty and staff are studying Ken Blanchard's book 'Whale Done,' which promotes positive behavior reinforcement. The students already love the theme."

Principal Kellie Latimer (seated, center) is pictured with (top, l-r) Barbara West, office manager; Cathy Dade, secretary; and Barbara Reynolds, counselor. Seated are Karen Ippen, nurse, and Karen Thier, technology assistant.

Armstrong Middle School Sixth Grade Teachers
"My dream for students is to know that, whatever they want, they can achieve it. I want them to dream about higher education."
-Renae Rudd, Mathematics
"Being an immigrant myself, I dream that I give back to my students what society has given to me...My students' first homework assignment is to dream about their future."
-Tim Bui, ESL

"I want to be a policeman." -Zack Howe, Saigling Elementary kindergarten, with mother Jennifer Howe, Saigling literacy specialist; and grandmother Barbara West, Saigling office manager.

Twins John and Connor Farrell celebrated their fourth birthday on August 9 at Pearson Early Childhood School.

"I dream they are President and Vice President, or maybe President and Attorney General, like Bobby and 'J.'" -Evan Farrell

"That's with no pressure, of course." -Cynthia Farrell

PASAR After-School Care Specialists, Haun Elementary
"My dream is that the kids have fun." -Amanda Cunningham
"We want them to want to come back to PASAR." -Pattie Jarzabek
"My dream is to guide them with friendship." -Brent Young
(Students Courtney Moore, Alexis Griffith and Courtney Batch read with Miss Amanda and Miss Pattie.)

Read Dr. Otto's Convocation Keynote Address
and View Photos of Sponsors, Students and Staff.