school that is…
“The early years are transcendentally the most important and if this nation wishes ultimately to achieve excellence, we will give greater priority and attention to the early years and start affirming elementary teachers instead of college professors as the centerpiece of learning.”–Ernst L. Boyer
As I go back and forth, I am reminded of the [...]
So here I am back in academic/teacher mode. I am not teaching this semester but I am studenting this semester and every semester for the next 5-6 years as I complete (or attempt to complete) my PhD. I am taking a secondary curriculum course–where we will examine curriculums and learn what makes a good one. [...]
As most of you know, I have decided to go back to work in the fall (assuming a district will hire me). What I want to know is–when we start having computer programs interview potential candidates? I have had 4 interviews that consisted of sitting in front of a computer and answering 50 or so [...]
I can’t wait for this whole posting every day thing to be done. It is taxing. It amazes me how little I have to say when I sit down with the pressure to write everyday. Bare with me these last few days…
I had my first meeting with my doctoral advisers. WOW is all I can [...]
I am “unofficially” a doctoral student. I should get my formal invitation to start the program in a week or two. I will be admitted in Jan 08 and have 8 years to complete my degree. WOO HOO!!!! Now the hard part starts.
Well, my interview is over. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I knew the types of questions they would ask in advance but it didn’t make it any easier. I am not sure I was as articulate as I needed and wanted to be. I believe that I answered each questions [...]
Not to wait until the last minute to do my homework? I have been a student pretty much my entire life. I have 2 books a week to read for school–1 per class. But I wait and I wait until I have only 1-2 days to read the one book leaving me only about 12 [...]
I know that today will also not be the day. But I have this feeling…the best thing to liken it to is when you first meet the special someone and you are preparing for your first date. I have butterflies in my stomach and I can’t concentrate on anything else, but what that date will [...]
