b"Matters Dr. Bianca Silver left a cor-porate career to teach AP Environmental Science and Anatomy and Physiology at Columbia High School. Read more about her journey start-ing on page 12. Photo by Ellen Donker.MAGAZINE TheMagazineofMaplewoodandSouthOrangecontentsVol. 35 Issue 5School 2024in every issue in this issueHeart of the Matter8 12A Journey of Science and Passionstudying the presidents bianca silvers path to teaching at columbia high New Businesses10 schoolsay hello18So, You Want to Play Pickleball?What's New Review10 here's how to get startedget to know this new business24A Preschool Celebrates a HalfEvents that Matter10 Century of Playingaround the townsmorrow preschool teaches kids to be kidsBook Report16 28Empowering Columbia High SchoolThrough Community Supportexplore these book recommendations cougar boosters celebrates 50 yearsFood Matters22 32Honoring a Beloved Daughter,loaded waffle tacos are fun and filling Sister and FriendFinding Home36 tennis tournament raises funds for epilepsy supportsurprised by ranch living 34Left. Left. Left, Right, LeftResource Guide44 the maplewood junior police academy instills local sources teamwork and promotes relationshipsFinal Matters46 38Uncertain Futures, Unstoppableoutside looking in Dreamshow high schoolers are using a simple phrase to redefine fashion34 24 38 40Matters School & Enrichment Guideoptions for early and private education andenrichmentTake Matters Magazine with you. Read us online.6/ matters magazine / school 2024"