"I'M FEELING JUST DUCKY" is a free story/coloring book put out by OSSD (Overcoming The Stigma of Seizure Disorders), of Savannah, GA.
We want to reach as many teachers, students, and communities that we possibly can, as seizure disorders are still one of the most misunderstood ailments in society today.
This book tells the tale of a little duck who has seizures, and how he learns to conquer his fears along the way...thanks to Mother Duck and pals.
Please contact Pam Steadman at [email removed].
It is SO IMPORTANT that ALL children know what to expect during a classmate's seizure. This book reaches out in a very gentle and informative manner.
I thought some of you might be interested in my novel entitled "Soul of the South" which is being tentatively released for the winter of 2005. It is filled with action, romance, and intrigue, as my protagonist serves the South as a spy in Washington, as a diplomat in England and France, and as an officer in the Army of Northern Virginia. My protagonist is also adamantly against slavery, as he makes known to President Lincoln and Confederate President Davis. And, of course, there is much romance in my novel, as my protagonist William Lytham meets a beautiful woman from Virginia set against the backdrop of a beautiful woman he meets while in France as a Southern diplomat. Without giving away too many details, William marries one of them amidst much acclamation with a surprise individual as the best man. You are more than welcome to read a chapter excerpt and purchase the novel on my web site at [link removed].
Hi Everyone! I am still putting together the Worldwide postcard exchange. We still need quite a few states. Just send me your address where you want the postcards sent and the date you start back to school! We want this to be highly successful so please only send your info if you are going to send the postcards! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. We still need the following states: AL, AK, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MS, MO, MT, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WV, AND WY. Also, anyone in other countries email me as well! We already have Australia, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro, and several from Canada. I hope everyone is having a great summer! Hope to hear from you soon! Courtney
Hello everyone, There has been a big response to the postcard exchange. I am still looking for many states. If you are interested please email me at [email removed]:
Alaska Arkansas Conneticut Hawaii Idaho Iowa Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Utah Vermont Washington Wisconsin Wyoming
My wife and I are veteran teachers in our late forties. We would like to move to the Salem, Oregon area, or possibly Roseburg, and continue our careers there. (Yes, we are from California. Please don't hold this against us.) I am a multiple-subject teacher and have taught both fifth and sixth grade. My wife is a social studies teacher and has taught at both the middle and high school levels.
I am looking for some honest input as to the feasibility of such a move. I have heard the horror stories about the scarcity of teaching positions in Oregon, yet I have seen many job postings on the various district web sites. Are these positions always given to in-district personnel or other Oregon teachers, or is there room for out-of- staters? Also, am I correct in my conviction that there is an agreement of reciprocity between California and Oregon, and that our California credentials would be accepted there? If so, are there additional requirements for certification?
Although we are Californians, I can assure you that we are very nice people and only eat the neighbors' pets during the usual prescribed California holidays.
LyndaOn 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: Jan thank you for your post. I've been teaching for 10 years, 3 in AZ and 8 in CA. Am originally from Nebraska and am an environmentalist and vegetarian. I don't eat the neighbors pets, I feed them. Anyway, I'm trying to get an Elementary Teaching position in Springfield or Eugene and can't even get an intervew. My daughte...See MoreOn 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: Jan thank you for your post. I've been teaching for 10 years, 3 in AZ and 8 in CA. Am originally from Nebraska and am an environmentalist and vegetarian. I don't eat the neighbors pets, I feed them. Anyway, I'm trying to get an Elementary Teaching position in Springfield or Eugene and can't even get an intervew. My daughter is in Springfield and I really want to move to your beautiful state. Do you know if subbing would be a successful avenue for me to pursue? Thank you for your time and all hats go off to you for your 25 years of service. Job well done, my friend. Lynda > On 7/11/08, Jan wrote: >> I am a teacher in Oregon. Oregon has many universities that educate >> teachers and many of the positions are filled with student teachers >> from these universities. Also, they hire very late in the season >> and do hire internally first. We have a very strong union that >> protects the jobs of returning teachers who are on leave, etc. > That >> is why many times they hire late. Also, our enrollment is way down >> so we do not have the need for as many teachers. I have taught in >> Oregon for 25 years. >> >> Jan from Eugene >> >> >> On 10/21/07, Kathy wrote: >> >> >>> On 9/15/07, dorrie wrote: >>>> I'm very frustrated with Oregon. I taught for eight years in >>>> Arizona, and I can barely get an interview here. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 8/02/05, Shelley wrote: >>>>> Hi Jim, >>>>> I also am from California who is looking for an elementary >>>>> teaching position in Eugene. I had no luck finding a job in >>>>> California, and I don't think my luck will change in Oregon >>>>> either. Looks like they will hire internally first. Oregon >>>>> will accept California credentials, but you will eventually >>>>> have to get a masters degree if you don't have it already. >>>>> Also you need to take several additional courses after being >>>>> employed - it's kind of like getting your credential cleared. >>>>> Well good luck. Isn't it funny how the Oregon Teacher's chat >>>>> board is dead? No one responses to any of the posts. Feel >>>>> free to email me if you want to vent. >>>>> >>>>> p.s. I occasionally enjoy eating neighbor's pets during non >>>>> holidays. >>>>> >>>>> -Shelley
On 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: > On 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: Jan thank you for your post. I've been > teaching for 10 years, 3 in AZ and 8 in CA. Am originally from Nebraska > and am an environmentalist and vegetarian. I don't eat the neighbors > pets, I feed them. Anyway, I'm trying to get an Elementary Teaching > position in Springfield or Eugene and can't even get an intervew. My > daughter is in Springfield and I really want to move to your beautiful > state. Do you know if subbing would be a successful avenue for me to > pursue? Thank you for your time and all hats go off to you for your 25 > years of service. Job well done, my friend. Lynda >> On 7/11/08, Jan wrote: >>> I am a teacher in Oregon. Oregon has many universities that educate >>> teachers and many of the positions are filled with student teachers >>> from these universities. Also, they hire very late in the season >>> and do hire internally first. We have a very strong union that >>> protects the jobs of returning teachers who are on leave, etc. >> That >>> is why many times they hire late. Also, our enrollment is way down >>> so we do not have the need for as many teachers. I have taught in >>> Oregon for 25 years. >>> >>> Jan from Eugene >>> >>> >>> On 10/21/07, Kathy wrote: >>> >>> >>>> On 9/15/07, dorrie wrote: >>>>> I'm very frustrated with Oregon. I taught for eight years in >>>>> Arizona, and I can barely get an interview here. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 8/02/05, Shelley wrote: >>>>>> Hi Jim, >>>>>> I also am from California who is looking for an elementary >>>>>> teaching position in Eugene. I had no luck finding a job in >>>>>> California, and I don't think my luck will change in Oregon >>>>>> either. Looks like they will hire internally first. Oregon >>>>>> will accept California credentials, but you will eventually >>>>>> have to get a masters degree if you don't have it already. >>>>>> Also you need to take several additional courses after being >>>>>> employed - it's kind of like getting your credential cleared. >>>>>> Well good luck. Isn't it funny how the Oregon Teacher's chat >>>>>> board is dead? No one responses to any of the posts. Feel >>>>>> free to email me if you want to vent. >>>>>> >>>>>> p.s. I occasionally enjoy eating neighbor's pets during non >>>>>> holidays. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Shelley
Hi! I'm organizing a postcard exchange in which we hopefully will have at least one class from each state and D.C. pariticpating. All classes send postcards to the other states, and receive one from each in return! It is a lot of fun...a great geography and writing project and you and your students will LOVE it!! Please e-mail ASAP me if you'd like to join us to represent Oregon!! Any grade level is welcome...though many are 2nd grade classes. Thanks! Colleen [email removed]
My name is Courtney Wright and I am a graduate of Peabody College of Vanderbilt with secondary certification (7-12) in English. Currently, I am a graduate student at Northwestern University working under the direction of Dr. Michael E. Roloff in the Department of Communication Studies with a concentration in Interaction and Social Influence. For my 2nd year project, Professor Michael E. Roloff and I are conducting a research study entitled, Classroom justice, principled dissent, and tenure status: Instructor reactions to perceived unfairness (IRB Project # 0423-055). The purpose of this research study is to explore instructor perceptions of, and reactions to, justice violations within school policies and procedures.
I am in desperate need of a population to sample and thus I am asking you, my fellow educators, if you would be willing to volunteer for my study and complete a questionnaire (the link is provided below). I am very interested in having your viewpoints included in this study and would greatly appreciate your being willing to spare a little bit of your time (approximately 45 minutes) to help a fellow educator and hardworking graduate student. The Northwestern University Institutional Review Board (IRB) has approved this research study and your participation will be completely confidential.
Please be gracious enough to complete and return the questionnaire [link provided below] via email. Directions to guide you through this technological process are included below. Because this is a “snowball” survey, we (Professor Roloff and myself) would appreciate it if you would forward this email to at least two fellow educators, one with tenure status and one without. We will appreciate any, and all input we receive regarding instructor perceptions of justice violations in school policies and procedures. Thank you in advance for your support!
Feel free to email me at c-[email removed].
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael E. Roloff, Faculty Investigator m-[email removed]
Courtney N. Wright, Co-Investigator c-[email removed]
Please click on the link below to access the survey for the research study conducted by Courtney Wright under the direction of Dr. Michael Roloff entitled, Classroom Justice, Principled Dissent, and Tenure Status: Instructor reactions to perceived unfairness. Once you have accessed the website follow the below instructions:
* Read the enclosed informational letter and consent form
* Click FILE ---> EDIT WITH MICROSOFT WORD to begin completing the survey
* Make the appropriate changes to reflect your responses to the questions (i.e. type open-ended responses, place appropriate number in space provided, etc.)
* Click FILE ---> SAVE AS and save your completed survey to your computer
* Send the saved version of the questionnaire as an email attachment to c-[email removed]
Hi. I have been thinking about moving up to Oregon and wanted to know what is required to teach there. I am currently teaching in California now. This is my 7th year teaching Language Arts. Is it as difficult as everyone says? Any response or help would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for a job in the Eugene area. My husband was transferred her for his work.
On 8/25/06, ressa wrote: > Where are you looking? What city/area? > On 8/25/06, Eileen wrote:
>> On 8/22/06, New Oregonian wrote: >>> There are jobs. The competition is tough though. Do what you can >>> and you may get hired. >>> >>> >>> On 10/03/05, Meliss wrote: >>>> There are no jobs here. >>>> >>>> On 10/03/05, Elen K wrote: >>>>> Hi. I have been thinking about moving up to Oregon and >>>>> wanted to know what is required to teach there. I am >>>>> currently teaching in California now. This is my 7th year >>>>> teaching Language Arts. Is it as difficult as everyone >>>>> says? Any response or help would be greatly appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> Elen ;) >> I just moved here from California with nine years of teaching >> experience and have not found a job yet. What can I do? I've >> called schools, submitted resumes, and still have not gooten an >> interview. >>
Eileen, Of course, it is entirely possible that you will be picked up to teach before the beginning of school here -- I am in Eugene -- just not very likely. Again, let me stress, it is possible and depends on your area of endorsement. I haven't asked the HR people where the need is right now and wish I could give you some clue. Now, do you have an Oregon license? You could still be hired without one if you are in a high need endorsement area and no one else is available. The district can help to expedite your licensure when an emergency situation arises. Unfortunately, if you are not holding an edorsement in a high demand area your chances of securing a teaching position in the Eugene area are slim. There are so many new graduates to fill needs as well as healthy pool of guest teachers to pull from as well. You may find yourself guest teaching for the time being but you never know, perhaps you will be a lucky one. I wish you the best and if you would like to email me -- I have a lot of the inside scoop on subbing in the area's largest district (NO KIDDING!) -- please do. n 8/26/06, eileen wrote: > > I am looking for a job in the Eugene area. My husband was > transferred her for his work. > > > On 8/25/06, ressa wrote: >> Where are you looking? What city/area? >> On 8/25/06, Eileen wrote: > > > >>> On 8/22/06, New Oregonian wrote: >>>> There are jobs. The competition is tough though. Do what you can >>>> and you may get hired. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 10/03/05, Meliss wrote: >>>>> There are no jobs here. >>>>> >>>>> On 10/03/05, Elen K wrote: >>>>>> Hi. I have been thinking about moving up to Oregon and >>>>>> wanted to know what is required to teach there. I am >>>>>> currently teaching in California now. This is my 7th year >>>>>> teaching Language Arts. Is it as difficult as everyone >>>>>> says? Any response or help would be greatly appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> Elen ;) >>> I just moved here from California with nine years of teaching >>> experience and have not found a job yet. What can I do? I've >>> called schools, submitted resumes, and still have not gooten an >>> interview. >>>