Alternative schools often carry misperceptions that hinder their reputation. Dr. Wendy McChristy, retired principal from the Fort Osage School District’s Lewis & Clark Academy, dispelled some of these false assumptions. An alternative school is an educational setting designed to accommodate academic, behavioral, and/or medical needs of children and adolescents that cannot be sufficiently addressed in a traditional school environment. Dr. McChristy’s passion for alternative education is contagious. Fate is an interesting thing. Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever. As Dr. McChristy spoke about her experiences in alternative education, my mind kept drifting to my classroom. I felt like she was talking
