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Formerly known as Mary Ann Orciuolo, now by marriage, Mary Ann Neber

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Montessori School - Jamaica,N.Y. - Teacher 1 year

St. Boniface School - Elmont, N.Y. - Teacher 2 years

Ludlum Elementary School- Hempstead, N.Y. - Teacher - 20 years

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Education > Reading & Writing Skills The importance of parental involvement in improving a child's literacy: 1 of 13
Parents are the first and foremost important teachers in a child's reading education. As the child begins the emergent level of reading,some important reading skills include left to right and top to bottom progressions. This means your child will learn from you where to start a story and how you get to the end of the book,as ... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce How to heal the pain of a divorce: 3 of 30
Unless one experiences the pain of a divorce themselves, it is difficult to understand. Before my own divorce, I was under the impression that two people decided not to live with each other and went their separate ways. I knew it was hard on the children, but I did not realize how devastatingly painful divorce could be until ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Celebrating diversity in schools without making minority students feel different: 2 of 17
Diversity is the celebration of the differences in all of us.This concept should be taught the first day of school and continue to the last day of school. There is a marvelous book that I have used throughout most of my teaching career. My colleagues admired the behavior of my class and I attribute this cooperative atmosphere... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 77 of 594
Mom died on November fourteenthHer phone calls are deeply missedBuried on November seventeenthNever again to give her a kissDad was distraught living without herYet when she was here and in plain sightHe totally controlled herHe cursed her and said she did nothing rightHe berated and belittled my mother all nightDad was a sic... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to improve your communication skills: 8 of 58
"You never listen to what I say", said the angry woman to her boyfriend. That is her first mistake in communicating her pain to her significant other. "You never" or "You always" are words that make your listener even more angry. It Makes a wall go up and communication ceases!As a teacher, I received extensive training in con... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Shame: 8 of 42
"Let me out! Open the door! It's dark in here", I screamed over and over. But she wouldn't listen to me."Please unlock the door", I cried. "No," she bellowed. "Why? Don't you like me?", I pleaded. "No one likes you," was her loud but muffled reply. "That's not true", I quickly responded, then added ,"Nanny loves me, Aunt Mari... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Tips for helping your child with homework: 6 of 29
Did you finish your homework? The elementary child thinks that if he/she has completed any part of the homework assignment, than homework has been done. The average elementary student needs to be taught how to complete homework assignments. This concept requires organization and routine and this is where the parent develops s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Beginners guide to understanding the significance of different golf clubs: 4 of 12
When should you use the 3 wood and when should you use the 6 iron? Distance and your personal swing determines the answer to this question.WOODSPrior to the 1980's , woods were made of wood. Now, woods are made of metal, but retained the same name. In general, woods are used for the long distances, (about 175 yards or more). ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Personal accounts of Thanksgiving: 11 of 29
I knew this Thanksgiving would be difficult. Mom had died the week before the holiday and we were all taking her death very hard. I was having the holiday at my house and I especially wanted to help dad with his pain and, selfishly, I needed him to help with my own heartache.Dad was a very difficult man to please, but I kept ... More..
Education > College Study Tips Methods for more effective note-taking: 12 of 31
Graphic organizers rule when it comes to effective note taking.Note taking is a skill that can be developed by learning how to group or organize the information in a way that is logical so that one can regurgitate the information accurately when needed. The first thing to consider is will you be listening to a lecture or view... More..