Letter from Paul Ritter
Dear Fellow P²D² Collaborators,
I am eternally grateful to all of the amazing people who have worked so hard to make the P²D² program what it has become: a national endeavor. A major driving force behind this program has always been Eric Bohm. He has been involved in every aspect of the program from the beginning and has been a major influence on all of us. If it were not for the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program (Robin, Terri, Susan, and Beth), and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Dave and Dennis) our program would never have had the tools to survive. Each of the following groups of people has been so vital to our success:
The educators whose curriculums are being showcased (Eric, Mike, Nick, Xavier, Heather, Tara, Betty, Bob, and Keith) Pharmacists (Nick, Ken, Erika, Jen, and Ted) Police officers (Dale, and Hugh) Water treatment managers (Tim, and Karen) Wastewater treatment manager (Dave) City officials (Scott, Glenn, John, and Chris) Hospital marketing specialists (Sue and Deann) Family members (Mom, Dad, Jay, Baylee, Taylor, Jen, and John) Students (all of them and Jordyn) …and the thousands of volunteers—there are so many names that need to be mentioned, but I would not know where to end. The good thing is that all of them know who they are and what impact they have made on our society as a result of being a part of the P²D² team.
There is one name, however, that stands out. The P²D² Program would not exist if it were not for my wife Jodee, whose fundamental and yet incredibly profound question of “What do we need to do?” which still resonates strongly. This program was developed with these three philosophies: “Think Globally, Act Locally” “Students are the agents of change.” “If we all do our part, the world will be a better place.” Knowing that the P²D² Program is a work in progress, I realize that it will evolve in response to our global needs. I do hope that people will look at it in years to come and see that we gave everything we could to be the catalyst for inspiration, innovation, and knowledge. My life has forever changed as a result of the P²D² Program and its eye-opening impacts. Therefore, I dedicate this material to our children—they are the future of our world.
Paul Ritter
Ecology Teacher/P²D² Program Coordinator
Pontiac Township High School Pontiac, Illinois
I am eternally grateful to all of the amazing people who have worked so hard to make the P²D² program what it has become: a national endeavor. A major driving force behind this program has always been Eric Bohm. He has been involved in every aspect of the program from the beginning and has been a major influence on all of us. If it were not for the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program (Robin, Terri, Susan, and Beth), and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Dave and Dennis) our program would never have had the tools to survive. Each of the following groups of people has been so vital to our success:
The educators whose curriculums are being showcased (Eric, Mike, Nick, Xavier, Heather, Tara, Betty, Bob, and Keith) Pharmacists (Nick, Ken, Erika, Jen, and Ted) Police officers (Dale, and Hugh) Water treatment managers (Tim, and Karen) Wastewater treatment manager (Dave) City officials (Scott, Glenn, John, and Chris) Hospital marketing specialists (Sue and Deann) Family members (Mom, Dad, Jay, Baylee, Taylor, Jen, and John) Students (all of them and Jordyn) …and the thousands of volunteers—there are so many names that need to be mentioned, but I would not know where to end. The good thing is that all of them know who they are and what impact they have made on our society as a result of being a part of the P²D² team.
There is one name, however, that stands out. The P²D² Program would not exist if it were not for my wife Jodee, whose fundamental and yet incredibly profound question of “What do we need to do?” which still resonates strongly. This program was developed with these three philosophies: “Think Globally, Act Locally” “Students are the agents of change.” “If we all do our part, the world will be a better place.” Knowing that the P²D² Program is a work in progress, I realize that it will evolve in response to our global needs. I do hope that people will look at it in years to come and see that we gave everything we could to be the catalyst for inspiration, innovation, and knowledge. My life has forever changed as a result of the P²D² Program and its eye-opening impacts. Therefore, I dedicate this material to our children—they are the future of our world.
Paul Ritter
Ecology Teacher/P²D² Program Coordinator
Pontiac Township High School Pontiac, Illinois
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