. >> my name is shannon webber. my children are in seventh, fifth, and third grade. this is our fourth year at the school. i was impressed with edison the first time i toured there. there is a huge focus on works -- on what works for kids -- not parents or teachers, but kids. staff focused on helping individual kids reach their potential. the culture and braces children's backgrounds, both their strengths and weaknesses. both of my kids have struggled and succeeded. there has been an edison teacher by their side. the have a disciplined system and it works. i got to experience it weekly one school year. edison is a vital part of the village that is helping to raise my children. it is surprising for me to come here and see you do not want them to be part of your system. edison has experienced many changes during our four years at the school. the current board are some of the greatest examples of leadership in the city we have seen. something that has not changed much at all is the teaching staff. edison teachers are not only phenomenal educators, but they are dedicated