…and I wish I had updated these pages more often… But I’m happy with how the year has gone. The freshmen have explored a lot of narrative formats, poems and varieties of nonfiction, and have become better writers. The AP … Continue reading
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The Days Shorten; The Second Quarter Begins.
I hope everyone coming in and out of D213 three times a week is having a good time. I am certainly seeing active minds at work in the classroom. In advance of Thanksgiving, I should say I am indeed thankful … Continue reading
As the First Quarter Ends
I have really enjoyed the beginning of this school year. I really have an exceptional group of students. Thanks, parents and youngsters both! Parent/Teacher/(Student) conferences are approaching. I still have a few slots open, but not too many. Look under … Continue reading
Welcome to 2012-2013!
My previous post of May 24th was called The Long Hot Summer of 2012. Unfortunately, my prediction turned out to be all too accurate. Hey, at least we don’t live in St. Louis. (I used to; that’s why I never … Continue reading
The Long Hot Summer of 2012
Welcome to my website, students and parents. You can find provisional syllabi under the classes above. However, I will be teaching Humanities/Aesthetics instead of 8th Grade Lit. This is a class focusing on the history and especially the philosophy of … Continue reading