The definition of a teacher? I had to write when I saw the title of this article, as this is one of the questions that I was asked at the beginning and at the end of a Masters degree program I took here in Colorado and the answer I have to that question continues to evolve and change over time. When I first started the progra... More..
Am I an alcoholic? Yes, as much as I hate to say it, I am and will always be an alcoholic. I can never have just one drink, for that leads to another and another and another until I black out and pass out. This disease is a scary thing, but it can be managed with will power and support from others. The disease crept up on me... More..
Honestly I do not believe in love at first sight anymore. I am now entering my thirties and have already been through one divorce and am now a single mom raising my two year old daughter alone. Back when I was younger I did believe in love at first sight, but now I believe that it is merely lust, or pure sexual attraction bet... More..
I think if a woman feels pressured to lose weight quickly that is partially their own insecurities and a need to have society view them in a positive light. It is the same reason women get breast implants, liposuction, nose jobs etc. because they think it is somehow going to improve their quality of life. If a woman is truly ... More..
What not to do before getting a tattoo? Well, when I was younger, let's say high school age I was absolutely positive that I wanted a tattoo and I had my boyfriend copy this fish I found in an MC Escher book onto paper. We then went to the tattoo shop where the tattoo artist never checked my ID so I was all set to go. Then th... More..
As teachers, when we consider our classrooms, we must also consider what materials should be used in these classrooms and how developmentally appropriate these materials are. I work in a school where many of these materials are recycled materials, or materials that may otherwise have been trash are now used in a new way withi... More..
Alexandra Tooley
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