Reflections From the Home Team... Go the Distance

David Welter recently retired from the Cedar Falls Community School District in Cedar Falls, Iowa, after serving forty years in education, thirty-seven of which were spent in Cedar Falls. During that time, he taught social studies, has been involved with baseball at the high school, college, and professional levels, while also serving as a Jr. High principal for the past sixteen years.

Since retiring, Welter continues to scout for the Atlanta Braves, works as an education consultant, farms,...