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by Barb S. hs/ret
Sep 11, 2017
Before they were murdered that morning, most people's last words were "I love you", not "I hate you". May we always remember that the power of love is exponentially greater than the power of hate.
~ B. L. Ochman
I am a primary school teacher and I have written a novel called 'The Good Teacher'. It's a piece of ethical fiction in the rich vein of Jodi Picoult, about a teacher who goes to extraordinary lengths to save two children at her school. I realise this isn't necessarily the appropriate space to be advertising my own work but I do want as many teacher...See MoreI am a primary school teacher and I have written a novel called 'The Good Teacher'. It's a piece of ethical fiction in the rich vein of Jodi Picoult, about a teacher who goes to extraordinary lengths to save two children at her school. I realise this isn't necessarily the appropriate space to be advertising my own work but I do want as many teachers to read it as possible so I thought I'd give it a go.
How far would you go to save a child?
Marvale Primary School. A cloudy autumn sky. The day started with three hundred and sixty students and seventeen teachers. It ended with three people missing. Lisa and Jacob Johnstone had suffered a well-documented childhood of neglect and abuse. Everyone agreed that it needed to end. Jessica Bell was a kind and well-respected teacher. A strong and motivated woman, she only wanted the best for her students. Her own history of damage and pain had her believing that running away was the solution they had all been searching for. And so ensued a battle between right and wrong, good and evil, and common sense and the law. Miss Bell was not a bad woman. She was a good teacher. This is her story.
I've received the Proof copy and it's looking beautiful. Printed in San Bernardino, California the novel is filled with gorgeous cream pages and bound by a colour soaked cover. Just what you would expect from such a sunny part of the world. And at four hundred and forty-eight pages, it's a book with a comforting weight, something to keep you company during these lazy days of Spring.
Releasing this story to the world after a gestation period of six years will be like watching my own child wander through the departure gates, ready for the thrill and allure of travel. And hearing your reactions will be like the excitement filled phone calls home.
I have known Jessica Bell a long time and I can't wait for you to meet her too. She will not let you down.
October 15 is the launch date. Available on Amazon and Kindle.
Kind regards,
PJ Kelly
12,040 steps today. Mostly walking with my sister-in-law. We needed to catch up on the week. Beautiful sunshine and perfect sweatshirt-wearing weather. Perfect weather, but one can't help but keep the other eye on those enduring one hurricane and those cleaning up from the other. And, those affected by the wildfires. Scary weather news for sure.
by Barb S. hs/ret
Sep 10, 2017
Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap.
~ Doug Larson
Thanks to those that offered suggestions. You all share the value of education. My students are encouraged to make mistakes. In the classroom mistakes provide learning opportunities. In business sector mistakes result in unemployment.
I did speak to program director and director of education. Stated 1. I'm not happy; 2.Will not compromise...See MoreThanks to those that offered suggestions. You all share the value of education. My students are encouraged to make mistakes. In the classroom mistakes provide learning opportunities. In business sector mistakes result in unemployment.
I did speak to program director and director of education. Stated 1. I'm not happy; 2.Will not compromise personal or professional ethics. We all agreed another teacher will take over that class. No work for me this quarter. When I attempted to return the faculty ID they said keep that because we want to use you in the future.
To the reply concerning quality of student I reply: An experiment complected July 2017. Substituted high school student for three months. Conditions were: Must be seniors; Must be taking career courses such as small engine repair, criminal justice, cosmetology, etc. Objective? To find out why my college students think and act as they do in my class. First period / block averaged twenty students. On average one, only one, stands, faces the flag and recites the pledge of allegiance. Homework is done in class rather than at home. Cart travels halls selling snacks, drinks, etc. Naturally food in brought into and consumed in class. Cell phones/smartphone on and several times had to ask students not assigned to my class to please leave the room. New students enter college thinking it's an extension of high school. They honestly feel professors disrespect them when they are recorded absent, asked to silence cell phones, expect them to use time out of class to do homework. Guess not providing test questions and answers is considered disrespectful.
Thanks for your encouragement. We will all agree that many students enter college having traveled the dirt road of life. Upon graduation they enter the interstate, slow traffic keep right, then with bit of experience our graduates move left to the fast lane where dreams come true..
Thank you,
JW
I walked for 90ish minutes with a friend. Fun and done.
men, congrats on a job that makes you happy and works for your family.
I will be working on the first two components of the National Board Cert this school year. I am a special education teacher working at a high school. If there is anyone who is in a similar situation or can offer any help, that would be great.
Did Teachers net stop mail rings?
by Barb S. hs/ret
Sep 9, 2017
Act as if it were impossible to fail.
~ Dorthea Brande
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