In thinking back, not having any experience in any other elementary school, there may have been an advantage of being with different age groups to benefit from what they were learning in a more advanced capacity. With a small group like that, there was a lot of one-to-one teaching.

I was always making things. I made model airplanes and did a number of hands-on activities. I liked creating in some form or another, not realizing what it was all about.

People, even children, aren't really afraid of change. They're afraid of not being prepared for change.

There were neighbors that I played with and did all the things that children do. I did mow the lawn. I did help with various things that needed to be done to occupy my time.

I was there [in school] the full time with one teacher, and the student body was never more than 10 or 12 students of all ages.

When knowledge is scant or conflicting, folklore takes over.

There's always an important person who helps support your interests and encourages you.