by Dawn | May 6, 2014 | family, parenting, Teaching
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, “we” get homework. Homework was the norm when I was a student but the left and right wingers battle out on the ed reform stage today. Imagine this debate on Fox News: “Homework is terrible for kids and...
by Dawn | Feb 5, 2014 | Teaching
Last night was our second parent night. I feel honored when families take the time to come see me. Anyone drives a couple of towns to pay respects to a child’s education is someone for whom I’m very grateful. Many can’t come–parents who work or...
by Dawn | Jun 16, 2013 | self-improvement, Teaching
“You seriously think stuff like this should be ignored? I understand that hatred like this will never go extinct, but should it be allowed to go unchecked and unchallenged?” We were discussing hatred and discrimination–hateful comments on a...
by Dawn | Jun 5, 2013 | self-improvement, Uncategorized
It’s been a busy year. I got a message from my friend, Andy–a story. Sometimes someone sends you a story that is just the right message at the right time. This is one of those stories. A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to...
by Dawn | Jan 30, 2013 | gratitude, spirituality, Teaching, wellness, writing
I have a special shelf dedicated to books written by important people in my life. Some were written by mentors, like Dr. Stan Lemons’ collection and Dr. Brenda Meehan Waters, both among of the best of academics, and others by close friends. They have all...
