There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered. – Nelson Mandela
Let’s just say I returned to a place that remain unchanged recently. It took me all of 5 minutes to realize that I was no longer a good fit.
Entries from June 2009
The more things change the more they stay the same
June 23rd, 2009 1 Comment
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Happy Father’s Day
June 21st, 2009 4 Comments
I used to give my Dad a really tough time as a kid. I lied to him, stole from him, and just showed him massive disrespect as a child. See, he wasn’t my biological father and I felt that I didn’t need to show him the same love and respect that I showed my mother. [...]
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Bad policy makers are among us
June 15th, 2009 2 Comments
I’m not a proponent of using tech in the classroom just to say we’re using the newest latest thing. However, banning access to something before fully understanding the benefits of its use is draconian governance and irresponsible leadership.
Tags: #IranElection · cell phone ban · hash tag · policy · twitter
Life After Death
June 14th, 2009 5 Comments
My Mother’s Uncle, Rory Billy Moorer, died earlier this week. I, like the rest of my family members, am saddened by his untimely passing. However, I am having some trouble decided whether or not I WANT to attend his funeral services.
I have been described/characterized as a closed off and private person ( ironic since I [...]
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Success
June 7th, 2009 1 Comment
That failure taught me that even if my natural talents weren’t as great as those around me, my work ethic and drive can create a place for me…if I want it.
I try to teach my students who struggle with mathematics the same lessons every time they face failure. I try to teach them that the road to success is paved with failures and that we only truly fail when if we give up.
Tags: failure · high school · life lessons · success
Teachers with tattoos
June 7th, 2009 9 Comments
I couldn’t help my self.
Twitter in the classroom
June 5th, 2009 2 Comments
I’m always interested in ways to incorporate technology in the classroom. I like the initial idea that this teacher has taken to bring twitter into the classroom however I am concerned that students’ ability to communicate verbally may suffer. Social skills, confidence, and an ability to simply say what they feel are lacking in K12 and University classes NOW!
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