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Springtime

May 01, 2011 No Comments by

As spring is here and everything is blooming, we as teachers can see our students blooming in many ways.  From the beginning of the year to now, we see how they have bloomed socially, physically, and academically.  We see as they have learned to solve problems among themselves and learned to get along with others [...]

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For a Purpose

May 01, 2011 No Comments by

Recently, an extended family member passed away. For the funeral, relatives gathered from all parts of the country. Many I hadn’t seen since the last family funeral a few years back. Though the circumstances were difficult, it was nice to get reacquainted, and I learned much about the lives of my relatives. I was especially [...]

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The Difference Maker

Apr 01, 2011 No Comments by

Please, sit down!!  Please, stop talking!!! The list can go on and on.  Many of us have encountered a “troubled” student or child that will just not obey or do right.  Recently, I have realized what could be the problem with some of these “troubled” students.  This key foundation is something I should have thought [...]

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A Well of Water, a Well of Wonders

Mar 01, 2011 No Comments

Imagine the parched tongue of a young child that has been aimlessly treading through the blistering sands of the desert without water for the span of two days.  Would he choose to dip from the well of water or a well of sheer pleasure? While the thought of infinite amusement may appear intriguing, it will [...]

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A Time to Renew

Mar 01, 2011 No Comments

I went home for Christmas this year, and was treated to the magical wish of all nostalgia – a white Christmas. You are looking out the front window of the house in the farm country of Illinois. The snow was gently falling during the night drive home and reflected off the headlights like the leftovers [...]

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