The Value of a High School Diploma Revisited
Three years ago, I wrote about the value of a high school diploma. On this morning of Second Son’s high school graduation, I’m proud to say he was one of the students who decided to flip the bird at me and cross over to the other side of the room....PDD’s Awards Assembly
Friday was the last day of school for my kids. Sweet Pea came over the Grandma’s Thursday evening with permission to stay the whole weekend, so she got to attend PDD’s awards assembly with me Friday morning. PDD received a total of 5 awards at the...Last Day of School For Me!
Today is my last day of school – I’m out of days to sub. Yes, here in Oklahoma, we are limited as to the number of days we can substitute teach. But, I suppose it’s also because you can be a substitute teacher with only a high school diploma. I guess...The Value of a High School Diploma
The first time I sub in a new class, I don’t care what subject, I tell them the following: “Here’s the real deal, folks. Getting a high school diploma today does not show the world you have received a basic education. It simply means you’ve...Like Peeling a Band-Aid Off the Hairy Part of Your Arm…REAL SLOW
That’s what this day has been like, so far. We’re in the last month of school, and the kids are interested in anything and everything but school. So substituting for an English teacher who’s in the middle of reading “To Kill a...About Me
So, I guess you have figured out that I’m opinionated. No, it’s true – I am. Just ask me. There are a handful of other things you should know about me so you can put this blog in context. Here they are.
