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I am an English Teacher and soccer coach from Oklahoma with an awesome wife and a wonderful son. Life is good...

I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I also will be going through the process to become a National Certified

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Arts & Humanities > American Literature Literary analysis: Characters in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter: 6 of 6
The Unknown Elements in Hawthorne's Characters The fear of the unknown tends to be a theme in the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne. There are many instances in Hawthorne's literature where he uses vivid imagery and loaded diction to create a dark mood. Some of his characters have an element of mystery that leads to conflict with... More..
Education > Alternative Education (Other) Ways schools try to help students who can't cope with the school day: 6 of 6
It is not uncommon for high school students to feel overwhelmed with school. After all most are taking at least six classes at an hour a day. This is twice as much as what most full time college students take. The academic rigor including homework and tests can cause some students to become stressed out leading them to be le... More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing How to pack your canoe for a river trip: 5 of 5
My family and I used to canoe down a river in our state quite frequently. We would often bring friends and camp near the river. The river that we frequented did not contain too many rapids, or areas with white water, so most trips were not that difficult. However, when preparing for a canoe trip always expect the unexpected.... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium Why is Helium potentially better than Wikipedia or Digg: 5 of 5
I think Helium has the "potential" to be better than those sites, because instead of an encyclopedia like format, Helium offers information based on personal experience. To me it is more useful to hear people's personal experiences instead of regurgitated textbook information. I say potential because some Helium writers simp... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals How to master the soccer throw-in: 4 of 4
The throw in is the only time where field players are allowed to touch the ball with their hands. When done correctly a player can help his team maintain possession or even assist a goal. While some players think that it is beneficial to simply toss the ball down the sideline towards the opponents goal at every opportunity, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Is Great Expectations a novel of growth?: 3 of 3
Charles Dickens includes several important themes in his Victorian novel Great Expectations. However, one of the more dominate themes that permeates the entire novel concerns the emotional growth many of the characters experience. Although the story focus' on Pip, and his desire to break free from his predetermined social po... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production Making videos in the classroom: Teaching through film: 3 of 3
As a high school English teacher, I try to assign my students several "hands on" projects each year. For each project, I usually give the students various options of how exactly they will cover their topic. Every year several groups of students will choose to create mini videos. I am often pleasantly surprised at the results... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to save money on holiday entertaining: 2 of 2
It is the holiday season once again and you are looking forward to hosting a fun-filled party complete with food, friends, and festivities. However, like many people in this country you are trying to find ways to cut back on spending. Does that mean you cannot enjoy yourself during the holidays? Of course not! Let me share w... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Silence in Night, by Elie Wiesel: 2 of 2
In Night, Elie Wiesel describes his horrific experiences during the Holocaust which begin with the removal of his family from their homes and placed into ghettos and eventually ends up with Elie surviving many years in concentration camps. The story does not simply focus on the mistreatment Elie endured during his imprisonme... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Poetry analysis of Frost at Midnight, by Samuel Coleridge: 2 of 2
In "Frost at Midnight," Samuel Coleridge describes a serene night at his cottage at Nether Stowey. Coleridge mentions the frost that "performs its secret ministry (1)" at nighttime while the owl calls. Meanwhile, the rest of the "inmates"(4) in his cottage remain in a peaceful slumber. His son Hartley, slept just at his side... More..