Writings by Randall

What began as a proud parenting moment at a high school math competition became something larger: a quiet reminder that the future is in capable hands. Watching students wrestle with complex problems—patiently, collaboratively, and without ego—offered a counterpoint to the usual narratives of decline. This was not rote performance; it was disciplined, creative thinking on display. Sometimes hope doesn’t arrive with headlines—it shows up with pencils, scratch paper, and the determination to figure things out.