This year has been one of disruptive change for me and the Tutor/Mentor Connection. I turned 65 on Dec. 19 and while many of my peers are retiring soon (or already retired) I’m launching a new business to support the growth of volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs in high poverty areas of mega cities like Chicago.…
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QUOTATION EXCERPT from To Kill a Mockingbird:
The Radley Place jutted into a sharp curve beyond our house. Walking south, one faced its porch; the sidewalk turned and ran beside the lot. The house was low, was once white with a deep front porch and green shutters, but had long ago darkened to the color of the slate-gray yard around it.…
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This is a piece I wrote a few years ago after seeing the film AUSTRALIA. Last night I watched it again and decided to post this piece.
AUSTRALIA – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
~A Personal Response~
Every once in a long while comes an epic film that completely sweeps me off my feet.…
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I have spent the better part of my life being keenly aware and proud of the feminist movement. My mother was a hard-working nurse throughout my childhood, and my grandmother also was a widowed working woman for an insurance company, once owned by my deceased grandfather; their example and wisdom taught me much about the feminist movement for rights and liberty.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... (No Ratings Yet)Loading...I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. I hope that the next couple of weeks are a time of fun, family, and friends, but also a time to relax, recharge and rejuvenate. Happy holidays, everyone!…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...During this season we tend to get wrapped up in the excitement, anticipation and fun of the holidays. We look forward to the break from school and work, hoping to spend time with family and friends, celebrating, reconnecting and sharing gifts, joy, and love. …
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A wonderful letter from Santa from the 21st Century Educational Technology and Learning blog by Michael Gorman. Check out his blog for this post and much more.
…A Special Letter From Santa… Ten Reasons Why Teachers Must Be Magic!
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...I taught for 10 years and then took a short hiatus from teaching. I have now been substitute teaching for the past year and am looking forward to pursuing a new teaching contract with my own classroom again. I’ve put together a short Sliderocket presentation to share with principals as an introduction to Professional Me.…
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