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• EMQoW - whaaa??

  Published Monday, November 2 2009 - (0) Comments
  Yes, you read it right: EMQoW. Translation: Eastman Math Question of the Week. This is a special feature that's been in the newspaper for a couple of years now, and it is a great tool for parents, kids, and teachers alike. Each Sunday, a l...

• Rock Springs Rocks!

  Published Monday, October 19 2009 - (0) Comments
  What do you get when you mix eager little faces, many, many questions, newspapers, and an hour and a half? You get a Rock Springs Elementary class visit, that’s what!! On Tuesday, October 13, I was able to visit with 2nd graders and it was gr...

• The Stock Market Game - SMG!

  Published Monday, September 28 2009 - (0) Comments
  Well, fall is officially here and that means one thing for us at the Kingsport Times-News – The Stock Market Game, of course! Now, I am, by far, no guru when it comes to the stock market. My understanding is very basic, if that. I realize th...

• My First School Visit of the Year – Miller Perry Elementary!

  Published Monday, September 14 2009 - (0) Comments
  One of the best things about my job is that I can revisit my memories of being a teacher in the classroom by going on visits to NIE Teacher’s classes. I used to teach in a special education school, back when I was fresh out of college, so I ca...

• Time After Time

  Published Sunday, August 30 2009 - (0) Comments
  Sunday afternoons are my nap time. I have a one year old and I work during the week, so I look forward to my restful hour, or two, each week. Well, a few Sundays ago, I skipped the nap and went to see the new movie “The Time Traveler’s ...

• Communi-cayseeon!

  Published Monday, August 10 2009 - (0) Comments
  I have to laugh every time I hear Kevin James give emphasis to his words when his character on “Kings or Queens,” “Doug” talks to “Carrie.” He gives a little “French” twist at the end of a “-shun&...

• Newspapers in the Classroom - Say What!? LOL :)

  Published Monday, July 27 2009 - (0) Comments
  School is almost back in session and we are getting ready for the sounds of little (or big) feet to pitter-patter down the hall! Teachers, are you excited!?!!? Maybe scared? Maybe tired?! I understand the feeling because I’ve been there mys...

• Extra, Extra, Facebook All About It!

  Published Monday, July 13 2009 - (0) Comments
  There are many times while going through normal life I think in terms of “Facebook.” Yes, I have, and enjoy, my Facebook account, and am one of the millions to make an effort to check it everyday. Throughout the day, I find myself lookin...

• N.I.E.: New to the World of Blogging!

  Published Wednesday, July 1 2009 - (0) Comments
  It seems as if everyone everywhere is going “Hi-Tech.” Heck, if you’re reading this, you most likely have a MySpace or a Face book account, you may use Twitter, know what LinkedIn is, enjoy texting, have at least been offered to ad...

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