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I was saving this email for another day. But today after reading Kary’s latest post, I needed to get this out IMMEDIATELY. I really want people to understand what they are getting into. Parents are not as involved as they used to be. . .back in
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Today’s post is about several things. I took pictures of teachers around my school to show how different teachers dress b/c it still bothers me–what that cheerleader said. I took a picture of me from the neck down. And I took the pictures
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I want to say thank you to everyone who has said a prayer for me, given me encouraging words and given me hope to go on. Working in an urban district is draining. My district is desperately trying to meet the standards of NCLB. It has presented itself
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My parent teacher conference went really well today. REALLY WELL. A parent from last year gave me a hug. She said that she was really happy that her son had me again this year for AAH. She appreciated the fact that I challenged him, worked him and held
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First, in response to Mathew Tabor’s comment about my facial expressions . . .I wouldn’t consider myself judgmental, maybe a person with a lack of tact and self control. I consider myself to be one of the most tolerant and patient teachers
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I admit my facial expressions can tell everything I’m thinking about a person I’m having a conversation with. I’ve been cursed with this ALL of my life. I guess I’m a lot more like Pres. Bush than I thought–he doesn’t
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I was at school until 7:30 calling parents. We’ll know the extent of my success in the coming days. I must have made over 50 calls. I didn’t talk to 50 people; but I had to call emergency contacts when the parents lines were disconnected.
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