As summer fades and a new school year begins, we are reminded that every season offers us an opportunity to reset, refocus, and reclaim our power. Our Back to Power, Back to School edition celebrates the people, ideas, and choices that inspire growth, not only in our classrooms, but throughout our homes, workplaces, and communities.
We are honored to feature Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Superintendent of the Reading School District, on this month’s cover. In our feature, “Leading with Vision,” Dr. Mumin shares his commitment to educational excellence, student success, and building a culture where every child has the opportunity to thrive. His leadership reminds us that education is about more than academics; it’s about character, discipline, opportunity, and hope.
Inside this issue, you’ll discover stories designed to encourage both personal and professional growth. From setting intentions for the second half of the year and learning how to be productive without sacrificing your mental health, to the importance of teamwork in technical education, every article reflects the power of intentional living.
You’ll also find practical inspiration through back-to-school thrift shopping, healthy school lunch ideas, resetting your energy, and discovering the power of finishing what you start. We explore how reading can elevate confidence, how our daily choices shape our future, and how ordinary people are changing lives and strengthening communities. One especially moving story shares how tragedy at just fourteen years old became the foundation for a life of purpose and service.
As you turn these pages, I hope you are reminded that your greatest power has always been within you: the power to choose, to learn, to lead, and to begin again. Here’s to a school year filled with purpose, progress, and possibilities.
Rosa Julia Parra
Founder & Editor
Palo Magazine
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