Friday, August 18, 2017
April 2007. "I have an IEP meeting for a student," Sally Warner told me. "Unfortunately, you cannot come to it. Would you like to teach the class while I am gone? There'll be a sub there." "Sure," I said excitedly. "On second thought, I don't think I can have you do that. I'll have you go see... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Pitching a Fit
During my freshman year at Loyola College, junior Kelly Kress started out as the student body vice president. She ended up being removed from the position because she threw a party at her campus living complex - more than likely, she lived in an on campus apartment or townhome - where the cover... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 11, 2017
Mr. Curz
Don Curz taught seventh grade social studies at my middle school placement. He was the department chair. My interactions were minimal with him. He taught one of his sections during third period in my mentor's, Sally Warner's, classroom. That struck me. I figured being a department chair, he would... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Qadry
March 2007. Qadry was one of the first students I took notice of during my student teaching internship with Sally Warner. I noticed that Quadry kept his right sleeve pulled down over his hand. Now some people like to have their long sleeves cover both of their hands. Quadry's left hand was exposed.... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Would I Revisit?
Once I complete The Giving Up Teaching Series, would I ever revisit the topics that I discussed? My inclination is no. I have turned over every stone. There really would be nothing new to add. Maybe I was completely barren of ideas, I would repost the series for those who came along the way or never... Sign in to see full entry.