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About me - The Oley School

I am a mother of six, a tutor, researcher and special education paraprofessional among many other roles. I am usually very very busy and hardly ever sleep. One of my main passions in life is to teach the children. Education is our most valuable asset. I believe

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one
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Can You Tell Me Why?A little girl sat patiently with a glimmer in her eye.Waiting oh so patiently for her mother to reply."Why is the sky so blue?" She said. Can you tell me why?"Why are all the stars up there, way up in the sky?""Why does the sun shine on the earth? Why do the birdies fly?""Can you answer my questions Mommy?... More..

Education > Homeschooling Comparing homeschooling and traditional education
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Home school vs Public school? The debate continues and often turns into very heated arguments between the two opposing sides. Reading further, you should know that this article is not going to feed the debate or take any particular side. The side of the fence that you choose is your decision and I'm sure that your choice is t... More..

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The passing of loved ones
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Where Were You?I didn't understand the sadness lingering in this assembly of family members. We were telling Daddy goodbye, but I didn't quite realize what it meant. Maybe I didn't want to believe it, or perhaps this eight-year-old child just wasn't mature enough to comprehend the concept of death. Whatever the case, I didn't... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Essay writing tips
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Oh no! You have to write that big paper for school! You're dreading it. Your afraid it will take forever, you're not sure how to start. What if you fail? Most students experience anxiety when writing formal papers. As a professional English and essay writing tutor, I would like to offer some tips to help you make the most of ... More..

Education > Reading & Writing Skills Should schools require more rigorous testing of students to determine literacy levels?Smallicon
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While literacy is very important for humans to function on a daily basis, do we really need more tests in our schools?These days, the concentration on testing in our schools has taken away from individual learning and teaching styles. Teachers are forced to teach to tests and students are forced to learn using the rules of th... More..

Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling
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"Dear Diary,Today is Sunday April 3rd, 1982 and I met the most gorgeous guy last night at the skating rink. The best part was when we got ready to leave. He kissed me like I've never been kissed before! I think I'm in love!"Depending on your age, you may recall those diaries that we all received as gifts with the little lock ... More..

Travel > United States Activities and attractions in South Padre Island, Texas
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No matter what time of year you plan to vacation or if you are just looking for a fun weekend getaway, South Padre Island in Southern Texas offers a variety of year round events sure to peak your interest and contribute to a fun and enjoyable vacation. Only a few hours from Austin, San Antonio and Houston Texas or Monterrey a... More..

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