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Born and raised in Indiana, I attended Purdue University, graduating in 2006 with both a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in English. I also have the accompanying credits for classes on teaching English. As the wife of a high

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Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to stock your pantry frugally: 1 of 19
Groceries tend to be the area of the budget that can always get out of hand. It makes sense. Given the choice between the family "starving" and going over budget, people are always going to rationalize going over budget. Fortunately, there are steps anyone can take to gain control of this money monster.Start every month with ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: What to do when you realize teaching is not for you: 1 of 15
Whether you had an in-school practical experience every semester in college or a few dozen teacher preparation courses, there is still the possibility that you will reach student teaching and begin to have your doubts about this whole teaching thing. In fact, it may be the practicals and the teacher preparation courses that p... More..
Education > High School Math & Sciences Should calculus be made mandatory in high schools: 1 of 9
Far from the most difficult level of mathematics, calculus is still a major achievement for those who succeed in completing it, regardless of age. While it seems idyllic to live in a society where every high school student should reach such a level, mandating such achievement is likely to cause more difficulties than advantag... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Pros and cons of small high schools: 3 of 18
The small high school provides a unique experience for its students. For some, it is the ideal atmosphere. For others, it is a situation they cannot wait to escape. What remains true, however, is that the conditions which produced both mindsets were the same. What is positive for one is negative for the other.Social LifeOne o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Weight gain while pregnant: 1 of 6
During my first pregnancy, I read everything I could get my hands on about pregnancy. I wanted to know everything. As far as weight gain went, the classic "What to Expect When You're Expecting" recommended twenty-five to thirty-five pounds and all other sources seemed to agree. It was probably for this reason that I had to re... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The real goal of education: 7 of 37
The education community is constantly debating the real goal of education, trying to perfect the expression of education's purpose in a perfect crystallized statement. While there is large disagreement over the phrasing, the idea often revolves around creating "life-long learners" or people who will be able to adapt to change... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Deciding whether tithing should be based on gross income or net: 10 of 49
Among church goers, it is a common question whether tithe should be based on gross income, net income or, a third option, personal desire to give. Among these possibilities lie two very different debates. The first issue is if tithe is required of the Christian at all. The second issue is how to calculate the tithe if it is r... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Money-saving tips for new parents: 7 of 22
Our parents thought we were crazy. I wasn't making enough to pay for daycare and planned to quit when the baby came. We would still be above the poverty line, but that really wasn't saying much. Money was going to be tight and nothing in those baby magazines or websites even came near to being practical for us, regardless ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) When is a teen ready for sex?: 7 of 21
Many teens think that they will be ready to have sex while they are still teens. There are even some adults who will rationalize that a teen may be ready if they have met certain conditions, such as having the ability to support a child. In reality, though, no American teen is ready to have sex. Psychological impacts, readine... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to bathe a toddler: 1 of 3
You start out with a small helpless newborn squirming in your arms both afraid of the water and upset by the cold air; then, one day, you blink and you have a toddler running everywhere, ready to crawl into the tub, clothes and all. While the change may come as a shock, the experience of giving a toddler a bath does not have ... More..