The Peoria Woman - February 2003

Jo Ann Thomas has been the principal of Kellar Primary School for fourteen years. She discusses the future of District 150, the importance of family for all students, and much more.
Features

Lead Story

The Search For Quality Childcare
By Tori Phelps
More women than ever before are combining careers and motherhood, and for most families, this means high quality, affordable childcare is necessary. But trying to find the right fit for your child and your family can be difficult, even with all of the choices available.
Columns
Tori Phelps, The Peoria Woman Editor
Manjit Jutla, Shear Country Salon
Mary Sandy, Wellington's Kitchen Galleries
Extras

From the Editor

Painting Reflects Women’s Changing Role
The Chinese woman’s thoughtful gaze out the window mesmerized me. A Chinese artist’s work was on exhibit at a local art gallery near our Shanghai hotel, and his oil paintings were of young Chinese women—eyes half closed, lips pursed, delicate fingers doing everyday activities. After the expected negotiations with the art dealer, I selected the young woman whose thoughts I can only imagine 100 different ways.