Sensitive Teachers & the Benefit of the Doubt (Charter School Diaries #18)

Week 5/6 – 5/10 I had no clue that this week was teacher appreciation week. As a matter of fact, I thought Tuesday was the only day for teacher appreciation. My wife actually informed me that it was an entire week. I had no idea. Either way, I … [Read more...]

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Modeling Respectful Behavior (Charter School Diaries #17)

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Week 4/29 – 5/3 I am a loner at work… well, maybe it is better said that I don’t go out of my way to be seen. I really just keep to myself; chalk that up to the fact that I am an only child.  I really don’t want to be bothered with people … [Read more...]

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Student Emotional Support: Being Available (Charter School Diaries #16)

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Week 4/22-4/26 When I became a teacher, I originally thought that I would be just that… I desired to teach my students about more than just history, but about life, yet I didn't exactly appreciate the roles I would acquire when teaching about … [Read more...]

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Confrontations, Conflict & Anger Management (Charter School Diaries #15)

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Week 4/15-4/19 Our lives are not without confrontations and conflict. Confrontations and conflict, although many times unpleasant, is a part of the human experience. People are dynamic and adaptive individuals; one minute we’re hot, the next … [Read more...]

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Watch out for the “Saviors” (Charter School Diaries #14)

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Week 4/8-4/12 I have a son. He is developing and growing before my very eyes and it is the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen. Over the course of his life, I know that there will be people who will critique his abilities and skills. … [Read more...]

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