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A graduate of Franklin College and Indiana University with an endorsement in Gifted/Talented, I am a retired English teacher with twenty-three years of teaching expereience. Since retiring, I have worked as a community coordinator for a foreign exchange

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The church's look at women: 5 of 45
Women in Leadership Roles in the Early Church So many years have passed since the formation of the early church. The modern church seems to have forgotten much of what Jesus and the early church have to teach us, especially in the role of the women in the early church. Largely this is because the words of the Apostle P... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The Bible and its interpretation: 13 of 59
Almost ninety years after women were awarded the right to vote in the United States, they still have not broken through the glass ceiling. Nowhere is this more evident than in the church, the one institution which should be promoting the equal treatment of women. Too long men have dominated the church with it archaic v... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games How to play the "hand and foot" card game: 1 of 3
Hand and Foot is a card game of skill and luck. Strategy is important, but if one doesn't have the necessary cards, it is almost impossible to win. With skilled players, the winning usually balances out but there are times when it seems to be impossible to win or other times when it is impossible to lose. As in most card game... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents How to be a good mother-in-law: 2 of 5
How to Be A Good Mother-in-Law Familial relationships are never particularly easy so it is particularly satisfying when they work. For this relationship to work, both the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law or son-in-law must first have mutual respect for the other. Respect is created when the daughter-in-law or son-... More..
Education > Education (Other) Interdisciplinary learning: Tips for writing across the school curriculum: 5 of 11
Writing across the curriculum is almost universally recognized as the ideal and appropriate way to teach writing. Unfortunately, even when schools mandate writing exercises in all subject areas, the process sometimes fails, either because teachers in some subject areas do not feel competent enough to correct student work or ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business: The importance of strong communication skills: 5 of 11
Good written and oral communication skills are important regardless of one's profession or business. Even those without good skills themselves can sometimes recognize a grammar or spelling error. When this happens, they are quick to point out another's mistake. The gaff by Dan Quayle on the misspelling of the word "potato"... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy How consultations with a psychic are not part of the Judeo-Christian tradition: 1 of 1
Problems? Questions about the future? Looking for love? A desire to contact with loved ones who have passed away? Wouldn't it be simple if someone had all of the answers and could help us with all of our questions? Hey, perhaps a psychic would be able to help. How about a quick call to the psychic hotline? If it were t... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter When "humor" is not funny: 9 of 17
Humor is subjective. That said, there still may be times when humor is inappropriate or is simply not humorous. A recent example of this is the Letterman-Palin controversy. Letterman, who, of course, has since apologized, thought he was making a joke about Sarah Palin's unwed pregnant daughter Bristol, being knocked up by A-... More..
Education > Education (Other) Teaching tips: Using peer critiques and peer grading effectively in the classroom: 4 of 6
Using peer critiques and peer editing are an important part of the writing process. They have value for both the author and the editor and help the teacher better work with individuals on their submissions for final grading. To use peer critiques productively, the teacher facilitator must first convey the importance of... More..
Education > College Study Tips From high school to college: Key academic transitions and success tips: 7 of 9
Transition from high school to college can be traumatic if students are not properly prepared. A trusted teacher's influence can help smooth the way. Perhaps the biggest transition is from living and having to still abide to the parents' rules and standards to basically living a lifestyle of total independence. As we... More..