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October 1, 2016

Grit

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  • Classroom Lessons, grit, Praise, Uncategorized
Sitting around a camp fire with an 80-year-old friend of mine last night, I shared that I had been wrestling with the notion of GRIT. My youngest son, 18 years old, has a new job that requires him to work outside digging and bending rebar for up to 10 hours a […]
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May 4, 2014

One of my students from 15 years ago…..speaks out!

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  • Classroom Lessons, mindfulness, neuroplasticity, Praise, preschool, self regulation
  One of my students from 15 years ago is now a preschool teacher right at the primary school she attended and I teach at. There is something unique and beautiful to see our students grow into adults and come back to contribute to the community.  I had the opportunity […]
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January 1, 2014

Praise- Testimonials

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These are testimonials I gathered from parents, colleagues, mentors, administration and lifelong friends.  I wanted you to have a better idea of who I am and what I can bring to work.- Michele Lilyanna Ms. Lilyanna – the Best Teacher Michele Lilyanna has taught our eight-year-old daughter Aliya for two […]
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