A Dove Dark Chocolate moment
So, I'm literally pondering, "How can I make a bigger difference in the world" as I proceed to unwrap a Dove Dark Chocolate ...and the wrapper says, "Shape the future by dealing with the present". [...]
Administrator Recognizes Teachers!
Teachers Being Recognized by Administrator Superintendent Attends School District n-service; Sends a Powerful Message On January 4th, 2010 I had the pleasure of presenting a seminar on teaching strategies to over 150 teachers from Havana School District 126 in Havana, Illinois. The Superintendent, [...]
Schoolhouse of the Past… Schoolhouse of the Future
Though many of the buildings still stand—including several here in New Hampshire—and a few are still in operation scattered around the United States, the one-room schoolhouse is pretty much a vestige of the past as an educational model. It was far from ideal, of course, with limited resources and cu [...]
What I Learned about Teaching from Studying Martial Arts
Excerpt from a 1993 journal entry: I wrote a note to my building principal to update him on my progress in Kung Fu since the “Kung Fu Parable”. I told him that my experience in Kung Fu will make me a better teacher. It has reminded me of what it feels like to be a “kid/student” again, therefore [...]
The Power of Songs for Memorization
Using singing and music to help students remember material can be one of the most powerful tools in your teaching toolkit for reinforcing memorization and learning.