Ella has been singing with the Young Naperville Singers (YNS) for a few months now. Her singing…
Articles by Michael Casten
I’ve been working with elementary school kids for 19 years. Every fall, I catch a cold, but the…
The winds howled and the blustery snow started falling early in the day. It was an unusual sight…
There are three Casten kids: Ava (12), Henry (11), and Ella (9). They each need our attention, and…
The Casten household has a tight budget. I have been a teacher for 19 years, and Lindsay is…
The school was bustling as children and adults exchanged greetings while rushing about. Parent-teacher conferences were underway. I…
We picked up our modified van from our local Honda dealership. The mechanics replaced parts from the door’s…
Ella is the youngest of the three Casten children. Ava, her sister, is 12, and Henry, her brother,…
We rolled up to the emergency room for the second time this month. The first time, Ella had…
Music helps us to express our feelings, dreams, and aspirations. Ella has been to several Young Naperville Singers…