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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

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Education > Educational Philosophy The real goal of education: 2 of 29

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 chang...
Education > Secondary School (Other) Pros and cons of small high schools: 1 of 14

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 Life On...
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to stock your pantry frugally: 2 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 wit...
Education > High School Math & Sciences Should calculus be made mandatory in high schools: 1 of 8

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 advanta...
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: What to do when you realize teaching is not for you: 2 of 13

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 ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Weight gain while pregnant: 1 of 5

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 r...
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Pros and cons of recycling: 1 of 5

The debate continues to rage with regard to recycling. Is it really worth it? While society has tended to accept the idea that recycling is always better, when the data stacks up, it isn’t the landslide victory everyone has been led to believe. Pros of recycling *Reduces trash in landfills One of the first a...
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest High blood pressure and ways to reduce it: 1 of 3

One of many disorders of the modern world that ails large portions of the population is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 1 in 4 adults in the United States have high blood pressure. While there are some known causes of high blo...
Education > Teachers & Administrators Are teachers treated as professionals?: 1 of 3

Imagine you are a pediatrician. You are done with appointments for the day and are reviewing patient files at your desk before going home. Suddenly, a man, presumably a parent, is standing in front of your desk, visibly upset about something. You wonder where he came from. He must have walked right past the receptionist's de...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Why every crisis is a hidden opportunity: 1 of 3

What Satan intends for evil, God can and does still use for our good. What may be devastating as we go through it does not have to destroy our lives. As hard as it may be, pause long enough to take your eyes off of your circumstances and your pain. Your crisis presents a unique opportunity that you will mis...