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Untold Trauma
from The Desk Of The Retired Teacher A wise person (Howard Gardner), told me (years ago when I went to Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, Professional Development for Educational Leaders one week workshop) to never compare pain, sorrows and horrors. … Continue reading
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The 3 Ls: look, listen and learn
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher Wow it’s been awhile for a post “From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher,” and I’ve missed me..for those who read my blog, I think you’ll get what I mean. Not that my … Continue reading
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No Expiration Date
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher So my three week gig in the Kindergarten Summer Transition Program was over last week. My plan was just to rest up and enjoy visiting with my almost 19 (August 9th) year old … Continue reading
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The Battles We Fight
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher Come along with me, in a bit you’ll see, the connections weaved through battles we may fight, to make it through life. Which ones you frown, gets me down? Who I see, no … Continue reading
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To Look Away Or Not?
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher If you have come across my blog, you know my walks are a great time for reflections and thoughts that I get to share with you. My most recent walks (squeezed in between … Continue reading
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#OneWord2023
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher My #OneWord2023 stares me in the face…I will be subbing in kindergarten next week from January 9 through January 13. So here’s the reveal..with GRACE AND GRATITUDE. Giving one grace when a mistake … Continue reading
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Life’s Meaning
Sitting here in Dallas winding down my nine day Thanksgiving visit with my daughter, son-in-law and two of my grandkids. (The oldest is on a gap year in Israel, studying and contemplating what’s next for her.) There she is my … Continue reading
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We’re All Family
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher When a student asks a questions, do we take the time to stop, think and reflect what the student might be asking us? Or do jump to conclusions and answer something that wasn’t … Continue reading
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A Gift For Giving
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher I sit here in shock, with a overwhelming feeling of sadness and disbelief. Not unexpected news, but is it really ever the right time to come to terms that a wonderful friend is … Continue reading
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Where Do I Come From
From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher Sometimes I write because thoughts whorl around and don’t rest till I take a moment to reflect. This post, because I read so much dribble and falsehoods about people who make judgments that … Continue reading
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The road traveled 