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I am the Special Education Program Coordinator at a regional juvenile facility. My students keep me on my toes, to say the least! They also give me a purpose and help me to stay focused. I enjoy (almost) everyday that I am at work. Teaching is my passion.

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 4 of 207
Dogs definitely take the cake as the best pet. Some may find this debatable. To those individuals I say: We live by a different set of values. If loyal, obedient, playful, and sociable are characteristics that you value, then you probably agree with me and are a dog person. If independent, aloof, proud, and arrogant are chara... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Classroom management techniques for elementary school classes: 1 of 15
One of the most complex and frustrating problems for teachers is dealing with behavior problems within the classroom. Students that exhibit problem behaviors not only hinder themselves, but negatively impact the learning of other students as well. Therefore, the behavior must be addressed. Behavior problems can stem from a va... More..
Education > Special Education How to help a child with reading disabilities: 1 of 6
How would your life be different if you could not read effectively? Would you have the same job? Could you have graduated from college, or even high school? Would you be able to enjoy a novel written by your favorite author? Probably not is the answer to all of the above questions. Reading is an essential component to success... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to bounce back from a binge: 3 of 15
Exercising and eating healthy are the keys to a successful diet. These tips have been drilled into us over and over, but that does not mean that there will not be obstacles along the way. With that in mind, what can we do to lose the weight?Foremost, we have to realize that there will be slips. These are what make us human. I... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Finding the right diet for an overweight dog: 8 of 32
Obesity is on the rise for people and their pets. Dogs become overweight the same way that their owners become overweight. They take in more calories than they burn off. An overweight dog does not just look bad, he is unhealthy. The only difference is that he cannot tell you about it. You may notice that your overweight dog h... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should good grades be rewarded with cash?: 9 of 28
What will rewarding students with cash that have earned good grades do for our children? Handing out cash to students for good grades will delight those students that are already achieving good grades. Parents of these students will be thrilled that their honor students are doing so well and are being justly rewarded. This re... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why Ritalin is extremely important for children with ADHD: 1 of 3
There are two sides to every issue. This is definitely the case when the opponents of Ritalin rally against advocates of Ritalin. Ritalin is one of several medications that are utilized to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD. Additionally, behavior therapy may be used to treat ADHD. As a teacher, I have seen ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to choose the right jump rope for you: 3 of 8
Cinderella, dressed in yellow Went upstairs to kiss a fellow, Made a mistake Kissed a snake, How many doctors will it take? During childhood, jumping rope was as simple as memorizing a rhyme and picking up the nearest rope on the playground. Even then, skipping rope was a great form of exercise. However, a little ... More..
Education > Special Education How to help a child with reading difficulties: 3 of 6
How would your life be different if you could not read effectively? Would you have the same job? Could you have graduated from college, or even high school, for that matter? Would you be able to enjoy a novel written by your favorite author? Probably not. Reading is an essential component to success and enjoyment in life. Tha... More..
Education > Special Education Strategies for teaching children with behavioral disabilities: 2 of 4
Teaching Students with Behavior Disorders Students with behavior disorders may be the most difficult population to teach. Some common behavior disorders include Conduct Disorder (CD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although some of these students have other learning disabilit... More..