This was written in the FREE PRESS just after Christmas. A good read and an uplift for any teacher who feels unappreciated.
This letter appeared in our local paper by a concerned taxpayer advocating for teachers in our district and throughout the state:
"Teacher Stew Recipe: -- Five handfuls of hours (10 to 12 daily) -- One weekend of lesson planning (three to five hours each day) -- Twenty students with 20 different personalities -- Ten doses of divorced or separated parents -- Ten doses of adolescent emotional problems -- Five drops of attention deficit disorder -- One to two cases of physical child abuse -- Ten hours of reviewing new materials and policies -- If high school or junior high, add a pinch of hormones"
Now, mix it all together with your limited supplies in a big bowl, and try and fit in some time for your own family and your children's homework. On top of that, try and spread one hour for just yourself. "
Take the mix and do it up every week from late August to mid-June, and add in one helping of people telling you that you're not worth the money. "
I'm not a teacher, but I grew up with three of the best. Try this recipe for one month and you will be running back to your nice, quiet adult work world as fast as your feet will carry you. How teachers do it, day after day, year after year, I'll never understand -- but thank God they do
I've seen it firsthand and a good teacher is worth every penny. Stew, anyone? "
On 12/29/02, Teacher Stewing wrote: > This was written in the FREE PRESS just after > Christmas. A good read and an uplift for any teacher > who feels unappreciated. > > This letter appeared in our local paper by a concerned > taxpayer advocating for teachers in our district and > throughout the state: > > "Teacher Stew Recipe: > -- Five handfuls of hours (10 to 12 daily) > -- One weekend of lesson planning (three to five hours > each day) > -- Twenty students with 20 different personalities > -- Ten doses of divorced or separated parents > -- Ten doses of adolescent emotional problems > -- Five drops of attention deficit disorder > -- One to two cases of physical child abuse > -- Ten hours of reviewing new materials and policies > -- If high school or junior high, add a pinch of > hormones" > A good teacher is worth every penny and doesn't need the union for his/her protection. He or she has to have great general knowledge, excellent personality and has to be a great actor. Zoltan > Now, mix it all together with your limited supplies in a > big bowl, and try and fit in some time for your own family > and your children's homework. On top of that, try and > spread one hour for just yourself. " > > Take the mix and do it up every week from late August > to mid-June, and add in one helping of people telling > you that you're not worth the money. " > > I'm not a teacher, but I grew up with three of the best. > Try this recipe for one month and you will be running > back to your nice, quiet adult work world as fast as your > feet will carry you. How teachers do it, day after day, year > after year, I'll never understand -- but thank God they do > > I've seen it firsthand and a good teacher is worth every > penny. > Stew, anyone? " > > by Steve O. S,
I'm conducting a one question survey. If you have taken the Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam in your discipline, did you find the exam valid? Yes or No and Why or why not? This information will be used to determine whether or not to use this exam as a measure of content knowledge for teachers applying for advanced compensation. We already have portfolio and performance measurements, but we are trying to determine which exam would be appropriate to get an objective measure of content knowledge.
Needed: longterm sub starting Feb 1 through at least Mar. 15 in an English/Social Studies position at Chelsea High School. Reason: personal family leave. If interested, please post on this site and use the email address given: [email removed].
Attention, Teachers! Line up your 2003-2004 school-term housing now and beat the crowds. Two lovely northern Lake Champlain (S. Alburg)English-cottage style homes for lease. Orchard House is bright, cheery 3BR/2b charmer with gas hotwater heat, fireplace, large kitchen/great room, sunroom, furnished, garage. $1200/mo, plus. Applegarth is perfect for single--newly-built efficiency cottage, cathedral ceilings, eat-in kitchen, large bath, see-thru fireplace, gas heat, patio, carport. $550/mo plus. Both very private, road/drives always plowed. Deposit, refs required. Sorry, no pets,smoking. 978/768-3835
July 7-11, 2003. "Reclaiming Connections: Caring, Trust and Social Justice in Schools and Communities".
A Summer Institute in Cambridge, Mass. sponsored by the Center for Peaceable Schools at Lesley University.
Practical solutions and hands-on practice for educators, parents and community members engaged in creating alternatives to a culture of disconnection and injustice. What role does the teaching of social justice play in the creation of strong and caring communities? How can we develop trust across the differences that so often divide us? What are the components of a truly caring classroom? How can we rethink and relearn the messages we receive from the larger culture about how to resolve conflict? What does it mean to teach peace instead of teaching war? Keynotes this year include educator Nel Noddings and performance artist Michael Fowlin. 30 PDPs. $450.
For more information: Lucy Patton, Institute Coordinator [email removed]
Center for Peaceable Schools at Lesley University 29 Everett St. Cambridge, MA 02138 617-349-8669 or
Motivational Speaker Promoting Cultural & Ethnic Diversity Some of the Topics in Freddie Powell speech !!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Freddie Powell speaks about his experience as one of the original Jamaican Olympic Bobsledders. While stressing the importance of teamwork in all aspect of life. He encourages the students to take their education very serious. While exhorting them to stay away from drugs, crimes, and gangs, At the same time emphasizing, the benefits of cultural and ethnic diversities. In these times of change and uncertainties it is his ( Freddie Powell) hope that we can reclaim the values of acceptance and tolerance that this great country America, and Americans has always stood for.
(Note) Speech can also be integrated with School program /curriculum. Or any other special Events.
Freddie Powell represented Jamaica in the Calgary Canada Winter Olympics and also went on the skeleton-Wellcup Finals (world Cup) on January 29, 1989. He was honored in Jamaica by having a commemorative stamp picturing him and other team members. He was also credited in the movie "Cool Runnings" produced by Walt Disney. Freddie became well known after doing a series of television commercials for a number of major companies. He has also been featured in some of the nations top magazines, radio shows, and television interviews. Freddie developed his own way of educating and motivating people of all ages, showing them how to have fun while reaching for their goals. Freddie is an electrician, reggae singer, and motivational speaker!
For more information about an Appearance By Mr. Freddie Powell
Transportation History for Teachers a new professional development series 5 lectures covering a variety of subjects to include: Connecticut River Stories with Willem Lange, Ruth Ayer Park: Lumber Queen of Warren with Ellen Anderson, Railroads in North America Today with Charles W. Bohi and others. Professional Development Certificate offered, attend all five lectures or select just one!
On 12/29/02, Teacher Stewing wrote:
> This was written in the FREE PRESS just after
> Christmas. A good read and an uplift for any teacher
> who feels unappreciated.
>
> This letter appeared in our local paper by a concerned
> taxpayer advocating for teachers in our district and
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