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Aug 30, 2019

How 8th Graders taught me: Not to just be politically correct, but inclusive

The word that can change the class dynamic — March 12, 2017 Substitute teaching is like being stranded on a desert island. Just like Robinson Crusoe, Friday is your best friend. But it’s not Friday, it’s Monday. And you have 15 minutes to prepare a lesson for a heavy topic. My blood pressure elevates to a boil. Then a…

Education

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How 8th Graders taught me: Not to just be politically correct, but inclusive
How 8th Graders taught me: Not to just be politically correct, but inclusive
Education

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May 19, 2019

Classic Hallway Prank: High School

Spoiler alert: requires super glue El Camino is a very good high school. The students are respectful, and the staff is very helpful. Also, they pay 28 bucks an hour! The third Period is my honors bio class. It’s Friday, and I wanna try something new. Everyone in this class…

High School

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Classic Hallway Prank: High School
Classic Hallway Prank: High School
High School

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Mar 31, 2019

Confessions of a Substitute Vol.3

Walk Out Wednesday. The Turn I never expected. Bell Rings. I wait for one student. Tardy, Harmony bolts in the room louder than a third grader sitting at the adult's table. Before I arrive at the front of the room, Harmony shouts to her neighbor. “10:30 we’re leaving. We’re walkin…

Education

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Confessions of a Substitute Vol.3
Confessions of a Substitute Vol.3
Education

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·Mar 10, 2019

Confessions of a Substitute Vol.2

Empathy and Understanding. Lessons I learned from an 8th grader. “Mr.Marks, step into my office?” The hairs on my neck prickle, and without hesitation I obey. “Close the door behind you.” The principal orders. Suddenly I get flashbacks to Middle School. Am I in trouble? A familiar fear pierces through…

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Confessions of a Substitute Vol.2
Confessions of a Substitute Vol.2
Humor

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Jan 7, 2019

Confessions of a Substitute Teacher

When a High School Student forgets to drink coffee It’s 7 am and it's time for roll call. For a high school substitute teacher, this is the worst part of the day. This is not my first rodeo. So I make it as painless as possible. To avoid confusion I…

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Confessions of a Substitute Teacher
Confessions of a Substitute Teacher

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