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Seth- Will you give me a job when you are Secretary of Education? I've always wanted to go to DC and help straighten things out! And if you end up as a secondary act for Lady Gaga, I can sing and dance! Seriously, you will be great because you will…
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I lost several wonderful people last year and am on the verge of losing another. My personal goal is to reconnect and communicate via letters and email more frequently with the important people in my life. My second goal is to make more time for me…
yesterday
Thanks, Maja! Now I am going to go back and rethink how I teach reading and writing so I can find better ways to create that stronger sense of connection for my students.
on Sunday

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Where do you work?
Alternative 6-12 school
Choose all that apply to your job
High School English Teacher, Middle School ELA Teacher, Literacy/Instructional Coach
What is your Twitter ID
rdngteach
What is your blog, wiki, or website URL?
www.readingteach.wordpress.com
What are you reading?
The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer; TThe Masque of the Black Tulip
How do you define your role/work?
Raising 4 boys and helping struggling students become readers while trying to maintain my sanity

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Teresa Bunner

Thoughts from Philly

Wow! That's the first thought that comes to mind as I reflect on the last two days here at NCTE in Philadelphia. And I can't believe there are still two more days to go! Those of you who aren't able to be here, know that you are here with us in spirit. And if you have learned anything about this amazing Ning community, you know that all that has been learned here will be shared. It's just who we are.

And that is what has made this conference more amazing for me than any conference I have ever b… Continue

Posted on November 20, 2009 at 8:01pm — 8 Comments

Teresa Bunner

Priorities and Time- Have I Done Enough?

I can’t think of a school year where I didn’t wish for more time with my students. I find myself thinking “If we just had a little more time we could…” But I know as each semester and each year ends, that I must realize that the learning process is ongoing and no matter much time I spend with them there will always be more for us to learn. That is part of what I love so much about this job that I do.

I’m finding myself in a quandry this week in regards to this subject of time. Perhaps it is mor… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 8:04pm — 9 Comments

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At 5:32pm on December 6, 2009, Seth Federman said…
Aww! Thanks Teresa! Seriously you have been there for me during one of the most difficult four months of my life. Seeing your little pearls of wisdom made me smile everyday :)

I can't wait to meet you! Where ever I am, I will try my best to go to NCTE!
At 6:12pm on November 29, 2009, Ken C. said…
Do I know you? (Just kidding.) Thanks for the enthusiastic "welcome back," Teresa.
At 6:21am on November 27, 2009, Scott C said…
Thanks for the "Welcome"!
At 12:51pm on November 25, 2009, Steve J. Moore said…
Your MS Paint background is awesome. I love it!
At 7:03am on November 25, 2009, Lee Ann Spillane said…
Great to meet you at ncte! I will look forward to keeping in touch.

 
 

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