I Can Only Imagine
One of the neatest aspects of “I Can Only Imagine: A Friendship with Jesus Now and Forever” by Bart Millard and illustrated by Sumiti Collina is that it’s written by the singer of the hit song! Geared toward kids…
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Author Archive: Brooke Holland
When the marriage is better than the honeymoon.
Can I say that my marriage is better than my honeymoon was? Society extols beginnings: first steps, first days of school, first dates, first jobs; but perhaps the end matters most. We plan weddings: purchase fancy clothes, eat extravagant meals,…
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Advice from Students #2: Take time to get to know students on a personal level.
“1. Be open to discussion on topics. 2. Be willing to work with students if they need help. 3. Take time to get to know students on a personal level. 4. Try and stay organized/consistent with teaching methods.” – Darla,…
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I don’t want my students to be leaders. I want them to be followers.
“We should be measured by the number of leaders we create.” I don’t remember where I saw these words or who spoke them, but I agreed—yes! I want to create leaders. Students who will: make change instead of talking about…
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Advice from Students #1: Care. Care for everyone.
“Care. Care for everyone. Pay attention. A teacher that shows genuine interest honestly inspires and motivates struggling students. Be patient. When a student is struggling, a patient teacher eager to help gives light and hope.” – anonymous, grade 12
Anne Shirley also secretly longed for school to return in the autumn . . .
Confession: By the third day of summer holidays, I was already bored. (Those of you who have kids or a spouse at home are probably rolling your eyes right now. Sorry.) Ironically, on the day I felt these obscene emotions,…
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Making meaningful connections with students
How do you make meaningful connections with students? When you teach a core subject and have a classroom of 30+ students, making meaningful connections seems so much easier if you were a coach, a tutor, or an elective teacher with…
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Summer is here. No essays to grade!
“I’m not answering any questions all summer,” I told my husband. “No? Are you going to check your e-mail? Can they ask questions that way?” Awww . . . he thought I meant I wasn’t going to answer students’ questions….
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They held our minds in their hands and showed our eyes what to see.
How many of your elementary school teachers’ names can you remember? Your first-grade teacher with flowing skirts and long brown hair? The sixth-grade teacher the girls ooohhed and aaahhed over as they tried to figure out just how old he…
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You, dear teachers, are our most influential people
Viola Davis’ confident beauty emboldens the cover of this month’s Time, introducing the magazine’s feature of “The 100 Most Influential People.” While the people on the pages deserve accolades, I would like to nominate you, dear teachers, as the most…
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