Category Archives: Tutoring

What might really help?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

I remember when the concept of distance education was being discussed in graduate school only from the potential to aid students in rural areas or students who might not otherwise have had access to teachers.  Many an hour was spent … Continue reading →

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A reminder- it is OK to be on the quieter side

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I recently stated that I was “enough of an extrovert to find the energy to share regardless of how tired I was, when students call with questions beyond class time”.  Only recently have I realized what a clue to my own … Continue reading →

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Why do we care? Literary criticism as required.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

      “Books, movies, songs—stories told in any artistic medium can give you an empathy workout. To grow stronger, find stories that are unfamiliar. If you read, watch, or hear only things you know well, you’re looking for validation, not an … Continue reading →

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How to do everything

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Well I don’t know about you but I can’t do everything, and I have realized this.  I have also learned how to select and share knowledge about other people’s expertise (quoting material in an essay) and, as is the case … Continue reading →

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Two weeks into this school year…

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

But who is counting? Well, I am… That first week for many is so confusing and I always enjoy recognizing when a return to routine and a little  bit of order appears to have entered; students grow visibly calmer- and … Continue reading →

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On the need to clarify –

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

I keep this page amongst other pages in a simple file folder for students and parents of students to read. I do not know who to attribute the original work to- any ideas? thank you as always, best regards, Please … Continue reading →

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What’s important?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

What’s important? Students (regardless of age) ask this question all the time. Along with, “why do we have to read this?” and “what difference does it make?” And I really want to answer – YOU- You are what’s important. And … Continue reading →

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SHARING OPPORTUNITY!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

OPPORTUNITY by: Edward Rowland Sill (1841-1887) THIS I beheld, or dreamed it in a dream:– There spread a cloud of dust along a plain; And underneath the cloud, or in it, raged A furious battle, and men yelled, and swords … Continue reading →

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Musings on Power

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Got up and took a hot shower this morning and gave thanks for small blessings- Did everyone enjoy the recent long weekend?  We, my children and I, spent the time from June 30 through July 4 without electricity due to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Page- Random

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Rhythm- rhyme Taken together- A chorus Line The moment you begin You will be moving yourself forward The moment you take to care You will be improving for all around You The moment you stop to share and  breathe and … Continue reading →

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