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I am an English/Language Arts teacher in a 7-12 high school in the coalfields of southern WV. I have a BA in Psychology, an MA in Elem. Ed., and a Reading Specialist certification. I am currently completing a English/Language Arts 7-12 certification and working

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Other The world's funniest joke: 1 of 109
I'm sure you've heard of Yankees All-Star player Mel Famie and the disastrous ruination of his career in the game against the Mets. What do you mean you've never heard of Mel Famie? I thought everyone knew his sad story. Well, Mel Famie was one of the greatest pitchers of all time. That's why the Yankees had him up for that a... More..
Education > Education (Other) Will more standardized tests to track students progress lead to better school performance?: 1 of 34
One of the finest universities in the nation recently announced that beginning with the Fall 2008 semester, it will no longer require an ACT or SAT score for incoming freshmen. Which university has opted to look for a better way to determine who will belong to the Class of 2012? Harvard University. Why would such a renowned a... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Tips for integrating PowerPoint into the classroom: 1 of 12
Today's students have cut their teeth on technology, and they don't just enjoy it when teachers use it, they expect it! Microsoft Office Suite's PowerPoint program is an excellent resource tool that can introduce, enrich, or encapsulate the material you present in the classroom. As long as the program is not used so frequentl... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills What is an "I am" poem and how can it be used in the classroom?: 1 of 11
The "I Am" Poem seems like a simple little formula for encouraging students to write unique poetry, however, it actually is a powerful exercise in self-reflection with a variety of possibilities for use in the classroom. I use this power-packed poem formula with my seniors at the beginning and end of the school year so that t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Ten ways to improve your psychic abilities: 5 of 37
How can you train yourself to recognize and make the most of your psychic abilities? Try these tips to begin developing your psychic and spiritual powers. You may awaken dormant abilities that you didn't know you had, and at the very least, you will become more attuned to your own nature and your place in the world.1. Recogni... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Moving day: How to choose a perfume that will help you stay fresh on this stressful day: 6 of 44
You jump from the bed and head to the shower in a frenzy to prepare for the frenzy of moving day! Your mind races from whether the dishes are packed optimally to the few final packing chores you have to do to how you smell. What? How you smell? Absolutely! For a woman, moving day is a hectic challenge of managing movers, fami... More..
Education > Education (Other) Libraries in the 21st century: 1 of 7
Years ago when I was in high school, the library was a place of unending delight for me. The variety of books easily accessible by the card catalog files in their wooden boxes at the windows opened doors to places, people, and information that I craved. Will libraries of the 21st century hold the same appeal? No, they will ho... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Evaluating high stakes testing: 1 of 6
In evaluating high stakes testing, the first question must be the validity of the test. Presumably, a test measures a student's knowledge, ability to reason, and skill in taking a particular type of test. Therefore, for any test to be valid, it must produce reliable results across a broad spectrum if the test is to be used na... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Famous UFO abduction stories: 1 of 5
While there are plenty of alien abduction stories to go around, I will address only two of them. The Betty and Barney Hill abduction story was the first to gain media attention with the book and subsequent movie "Interrupted Journey". The Hills had memories of seeing the UFO and wondering what it was, but it wasn't until they... More..
Sciences > Astronomy The best UFO books: 1 of 5
There are a few books that every citizen interested in reading UFO literature that brings the facts to the table should read. A good beginning is Timothy Good's "Beyond Top Secret". Some call it the bible of UFO literature because Good covers not only the top UFO stories, he also provides page after page of scanned documents ... More..