By Jonathan H.
Tom “Woody” Wood and Christine Speicher, both highly respected family leaders at The Family Foundation School, have been dealing with many dramatic changes around Family Six.
Through all of these changes, the Family Six staff members have been working together to solve ongoing issues, instead of handling these matters individually.
Wood recently switched families, from Family Five to Family Six. “The family change is very exciting, but challenging at times,” Wood said. Family Six and Family Five’s rules and regulations are pretty much the same.
Speicher and the students are getting along very well. “They know my boundaries and my expectations. I believe in sharing my complete experience, strength, and hope with all of Family Six,” Speicher said. In addition, Wood said, “We seem to be getting along for the most part, but I am just starting to get to know each and every one of them.”
Speicher on the other hand, who has been involved with Family Six for quite some time, is known as the “stepmother” of Family Six. Now, hopefully, Woody will be known as the “Father” of Family Six.
The kids confidently greet Wood and Speicher by giving and treating them with the utmost respect that they both deserve. “We went from a friendly relationship, to a closer relationship as we lead Family Six to success.” Speicher said.
Family Six also has new students help. Some students have started to hold themselves and others more accountable. They have also received more responsibilities around Family Six. Among the students stepping up, are Andrew B., Alex B., Dylan S., Lavinia L. and Regina C. Hopefully, more students will follow in their footsteps.
There are a couple of new students to Family Six and to The Family Foundation School, who have arrived in the past few weeks. The students are Jordan B., Benjamin B., and Anthony V.
Family Six has also been going through a spectacular renovation. To help facilitate the changes, Family Six has been using Family Five’s old space. It is not convenient, but as Speicher explained, “dining in the old Family Five is like being in someone else’s home.” The new renovation is going to be a big change because the family is moving the dining room to the back of the family, where it was originally located.
Speicher said, “We are making the room more vibrant to brighten up the mood a little more.” Wood said, “The renovation is exciting and I am looking forward to being in the old family again.”
