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
ID10T: Public School Edition
Earlier this month officials in two New York Public Schools exhibited total lack of common sense when administering punishment to two students. First, officials at Junior High 190 in Queens decided that the behavior of Alexa Gonzalez was drastic enough to call the police. Alexa was led from school in handcuffs. You may be wondering … Continue reading ID10T: Public School Edition
So Long and Good Luck, Timmy
Last Friday's Sugar bowl marked the end of an era for Gator Nation. It was the last game for one of most accomplished classes in Gator Football history. Tim Tebow had an amazing run as the quarterback for the University of Florida. He won the Heisman as a sophomore. I really wasn't in favor of Tebow … Continue reading So Long and Good Luck, Timmy
Congrats!
Earlier this month I wrote about our young friend's efforts to help build schools in Sudan. So far his efforts have raised over $1,000 for the project. Way to go Josiah! Find out how you can help.
What Can I do?
Recently one of our friend's took his son six year-old son, Josiah to hear former NBA star Manute Bol speak about the work he is doing in Sudan. Bol is building schools through Sudan Sunrise. During the Q&A time Josiah, asked a simple question, "What can I do?" Bol suggested Josiah write a letter to … Continue reading What Can I do?
Top 10: Happy 40th Sesame Street
Today's top 10 is in honor of Sesame Street's 40th birthday. As a child we would watch Sesame Street right before watching my dad on the evening news. Sesame Street and later School House Rock contributed greatly to my education. Today's list is a combination of favorites and things I learned from Sesame stree. … Continue reading Top 10: Happy 40th Sesame Street
Zero-Tolerance or Zero Discretion?
As an educator one of my biggest frustrations was the unfair enforcement of school rules. I tried to be fair with all of my students regardless of who they were or were not. I have been a supporter of zero-tolerance. However, I think that discretion must also be used when enforcing rules. There are times … Continue reading Zero-Tolerance or Zero Discretion?
The Dee Zone 