My theme for 2010 was "make a difference". I wanted to stop complaining about things or just thinking someone should do something about that. Instead I decided to do something. One of the things I did was to become involved with an adult literacy program. As a professional educator who has taught everything from preschool … Continue reading My Greatest Accomplishment of 2010
Diploma or No Diploma?
Note: I originally posted this on HomeSchoolBenefits. One issue that homeschooling families must consider is what to do about a high school diploma. Is a high school diploma even necessary? What are the options for homeschooling families? Today’s column seeks to discuss some of the options available for homeschooling families. Understanding credentials are essential to … Continue reading Diploma or No Diploma?
A Letter From the Class Dummy
Note: As the start of a new school year is upon us I thought it would be a good time to something I was asked to write several years ago on my experiences of growing up with a learning disability. Speaker presenting workshops for teachers used this. Do you remember the kid in grade school … Continue reading A Letter From the Class Dummy
Flashback: What Every Parent of A Child With Learning Disabilities Needs to Know
Originally posted 24 August 2007 First learn about your child’s learning disability. Find out the symptoms or traits and problems this disability may cause. Be sure to keep a record of every meeting, test results and diagnosis your child has. Become informed of the rights you and your child have under the IDEA law. This … Continue reading Flashback: What Every Parent of A Child With Learning Disabilities Needs to Know
Flashback: I’m a Person not a Label
Note: Originally posted 8 April 2008. Recently I was reading some articles about ADHD one of the things that caught my attention was the use of ADHD in lieu of words like person or child. This really bothered me. In fact I find it offensive. Why does this bother me? First, labels are dehumanizing. I … Continue reading Flashback: I’m a Person not a Label
Flashback Post: Commas, Diagramming & Other Rants English
Note: One of my all time favorites originally posted 15 December 2007. The other day The Big Guy was reading my blog and informed me that I needed a comma for some reason or another. This lead to lively and humorous dialogue about my not needing commas and semi-colons. Nate that it would be a … Continue reading Flashback Post: Commas, Diagramming & Other Rants English
Traumatic Public Speaking Experience
Note: I have decided to consolidate my writing from other sites to this blog. This piece was originally posted at Helium. I have experience competing in, coaching and judging speech competitions. As a have witnessed several traumatic speaking experiences. In one competition that I was judging a young man totally froze in front of the … Continue reading Traumatic Public Speaking Experience
The Dee Zone 