The handouts and additional resources from Learning Disabilities and ADHD: An Insider's Perspective workshop I presented at the 2013 ACE of Florida conference are available here.
Dear ADHD
Dear ADHD, I really dislike hate you. You are disruptive and demanding. It is as if you believe that defines and controls me. I am tired of the constant struggle to maintain balance and focus. I'm tired of struggling to keep of with simple task like the laundry and dishes. I'm tired of the never-ending … Continue reading Dear ADHD
Wright’s Law: Physics and the Meaning of Life
Jeffery Wright is an example of a teacher who gets it. He uses unconventional methods to engage his students. The video is about 12 minutes long. It is worth the time to watch. Read the New York Times article about Mr. Wright.
A Word to Graduates or Life After Graduation
I have attended a lot of graduations both as an educator and from personal experiences. I can only remember the message from one speaker. Really that was just one fragment of the speech: “Life after graduation can be tough. Making it to graduation proves that you have the ability endure.” Making it to graduation is … Continue reading A Word to Graduates or Life After Graduation
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism awareness month. Somehow I missed Autism day and had intended to post something earlier but it just didn't happen. WHAT IS AUTISM? I found the following description from AutismSpeaks.org Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, … Continue reading Autism Awareness Month
Pistol Packing Teachers?
The school board for Levelland ISD (TX) voted last week to allow teachers to be permitted to carry firearms. Teachers must have approval from the superintendent, pass a training course and have a concealed carry permit. Levelland, Texas located near Lubbock has about 3,000 students and 485 staff members. Unfortunately, it has become necessary to … Continue reading Pistol Packing Teachers?
How I Got into Writing…
Prior to blogging saying I didn't enjoy or like writing was an understatement. Writing was something I hated and would do anything to avoid. Growing up I never enjoyed writing and would do anything to get out of writing assignments in school. I have dyslexia and dysgraphia. Dysgraphia is a form of dyslexia that affects … Continue reading How I Got into Writing…
The Dee Zone 