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Q&A WITH JASON SIKO
Q. How did you get connected with us at Financial Architects?
A. I was a longtime client of Brian Eyster before he began at Financial Architects, and that relationship has continued to grow. In addition to working with Brian, I've developed a strong working relationship with Mike Kucera to assist with managing assets related to an inheritance. Q. Your work at Wayne County Schools obviously took a dramatic shift during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell us how you navigated through that and what specifically were the districts doing to continue to teach the kids remotely?
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GRILLED BASIL CHICKEN AND TOMATOES
A. In the month leading up to the pandemic, there was some discussion about how it could possibly impact schools here in the state. No one was prepared for how quickly the educational system came to a halt. Districts needed to respond quickly, and there was no "one size fits all" approach to moving from face-to-face instruction to remote learning. Schools do so much more than occupy students' time from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many students receive special services from the schools, and many rely on the schools for nutrition. In small rural communities, the school is the hub of the community. While some were "inconvenienced" by having their children at home, others found it disrupting to their lives, and in some cases, it affected the health and safety of children. In those cases, learning became secondary, and school districts found ways to address the more pressing concerns of health, safety, and welfare. We assisted school districts in managing how to maintain the learning process, whether it was through online systems, videoconferencing, or logistics for providing physical resources. This also included providing resources to parents on how to support their child and find additional assistance in other areas. Q. As a former science teacher, what advice would you lend to our readers about the future and how to proceed forward following the pandemic? A. Just as your readers probably rely on the expertise of financial professionals versus stock market advice from their uncle at Thanksgiving dinner, we should probably pay close attention to those who study diseases for a living rather than the part-time health blogger. Long story short, pandemics can last for over a year, so life isn't going to return to normal right away. With respect to school and education, don't expect the next school year to be disruption-free. It may not be a repeat of what we've just gone through, but don't be surprised if there are small-scale, targeted closures in the next 12 months.
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 8 Roma tomatoes •
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
DIRECTIONS
1. For marinade: In blender, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, vinegar, and basil. Cut 2 tomatoes into quarters and add to mixture. Cover and process until blended. Halve remaining tomatoes for grilling. 2. In bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade. 3. Heat grill to about 350–400 F. Lightly oil grates. Grill chicken until internal temperature reads 165 F, about 4–6 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes until lightly browned, about 2–4 minutes per side. Discard remaining marinade. 4. Serve chicken and tomatoes with reserved marinade.
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