Band of Brothers

There are few things that will actually stand the test of time, but the love and friendship I have with my three amazing brothers is something that will endure forever!!! We four are as different as we are the same, and the most amazing thing about that is we accept each other for the individuals we are and yet know we are bound by a bond stronger than anything known to man. There are a few pics similar to this one that have been taken throughout our lives, but this one hands down is my new favorite. Smiles that lend insight into happiness... need I say more, I think not... Brothers Forever!!!

Finals are Over

the second semester finals are in the books. this has been a great first year I have learned a lot of new things and revisited some old. the lit 1 class had a great selection of stories. the stories themselves had common threads and the authors not only had common ties to their work but also to each other. what better way to rediscover great literature than to look closer into the author's life, especially after you yourself have lived nearly 30 years past your first look at some of these classics. as the way college should be there were many challenges to overcome, but none more than the thrill of applying and being hired to teach 2 classes the second 8 weeks, while still keeping up with my 19hrs of studies. the opportunity to write the curriculum and teach 2 courses for Pierpont ctc was a great experience and reinforced my quest to become an educator. thanks to all that continue to support me in this quest.

The Last Week Before Finals

The furious pace to finish all that needs to be done before finals week and the close of the spring term is running full steam ahead. Vinn diagrams and questions???s
what WVpts / function does this class ( this blog) fit?
my choice is standard #4 Professional development. i would also point out the this is an ongoing endeavor and really fits other standards as well. Here is a link to my website portfolio.

Letter From the Secretary

Arne Duncan, the US Secretary of Education has written an open letter to all of the 3.2 million teachers in the United States. Here is a link to that letter read it for what its worth. I think he sounds genuine enough, just not sure the commitment to the kind of systemic changes needed to turn the educational system around can really be done by this administration. I think it will take all the stakeholders working toward the same goal... "Educating students"     ...Not Teaching Tests