To whom it may concern: This summer, I spent several weeks participating in the Summer Institute at Marshall University. I like to consider myself a life-long learner, and looked at the Institute as a venue for professional development that would enrich my teaching, and in turn, my students’ experience. I have always enjoyed writing, and [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Cover letter
Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Why I love history
Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I love history. I’ve loved it ever since I could read. I read a series called “Bible History” that mom bought from a traveling salesman. While I can’t say that I’ve read every word of the Bible, I know the history thoroughly. My taste in history is fairly consistent. In the Bible story books, I [...]
Exit Slip – 7/8
Posted in Uncategorized on July 8, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Five lessons that I’ve learned and will be taking back from Summer Institute to my classroom: 1. I’m not alone out there. There are friendly colleagues willing to lend a hand, an ear, or give supportive advice. 2. I need more creative writing assignments for my classes. 3. Some writing doesn’t need to be graded, [...]
Transitions – Deep Revision
Posted in Uncategorized on July 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Does it ever stop raining in Columbus? It seems like every time I come here in the spring it is a downpour. I’m glad I remembered to bring my umbrella today. Still, it’s just a short walk from the hotel to the shopping center, and I have time on my lunch hour. These meetings are [...]
Blue Heron – Poem inspired by Lori’s demo
Posted in Uncategorized on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Heron Bird Lake Young heron, tall heron Blue heron, watching heron, listening heron Heron, standing by the lake Heron ,on the edge of the wood Heron, wading in the water Eagerly watching the water Quietly posing by the lake Impulsively flapping his wings Looking at the boats, Scanning the water for prey Listening for danger [...]
My Mentor, Mr. G.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Mentor or Teacher who had an impact There have been many teachers who have had an impact on me, but most probably has no idea of what they did for me. That differentiates a teacher from a mentor, at least for me. Therefore the first teacher that I can recall that way was my [...]
Exit Slip 7/7
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
When the term “blogs” began to be thrown around at SI, I wasn’t sure about the whole thing. My daughter in law was all excited, demanding to know my address. I hated to tell her that I had was a piece on techonology! but once I had the method down, how to post, publish, make [...]
Flyer for Demonstration
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Writing across the curriculum Hearing that from your principals? Can’t ignore it any longer? Come to an professional development [...]
June 23
Posted in Uncategorized on July 6, 2009 | 5 Comments »
June twenty-third would have my thirtieth wedding anniversary. I had been musing about it for days. My former husband emailed, and mentioned it, saying that it made him feel sad. On a whim, I suggested dinner. We met at a restaurant overlooking the Ohio River. Sitting on the deck in the waning sun, we spoke [...]
Vegas
Posted in Uncategorized on July 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hot, dry, the first impressions of “Sin City”. Slot machines greet the eye. Glittering, side by side, alluring with flashing lights and promises of jackpots. A quick dollar inserted, sorry, game over. “Welcome to Las Vegas”, the sign from so many movies is real. Can it really be 107 degrees? Luxury hotels, framed by palm [...]
