My Education Experience

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

"Do Not Call Me Doctor"

"I want to talk about what you all should call me," Phil Ribiero during the first Methods of Teaching Social Studies class I had with him. "Do not call me Doctor. I do not have a doctorate. Professor is way too prim and proper. So either call me Mr. Ribiero or Phil." A professor allowing for one's... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

"I Don't Remember"

As I sat in the dental chair, waiting for the dentist to come in to remove my wisdom teeth, the dental assistants were looking over the medical history I had filled out. The timing was April 2003. "You had your appendix taken out when you were eighteen months old," one said, stunned. "Yes," I said.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Detention!

There were four types of detention at my high school. The first type of detention was cafeteria duty, cafe duty for short. Cafe duty was the only detention that was served during the school day. Students received it for bad behavior and missed homework. The amount of time it lasted depended upon... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Nice Gathering

I hosted a nice Easter gathering with the family. Dad's idea to have a cookout was a wonderful idea. On Monday, the landscape company cut my lawn for the first time this year. In past years, they started either the first Monday or Tuesday in April. However, cold temperatures and later rain played a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Had Me Wanting More

The best teachers had me wanting more. When the bell rung, I would think, Man, I wish this class was longer. When it was the end of the year or the end of the semester, I would think, I wish that I get this teacher again, or, Too bad I cannot get this teacher again, when I knew that I would... Sign in to see full entry.

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