Quiara
- May 14, 2021
- 5 min
The Mathmatics of Mission Teaching
At first glance, teaching at a small mission school in a third world country can seem like a lot of division and subtraction. You know,...
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Quiara
- Aug 29, 2020
- 5 min
Hey Mrs. Pen-penchinee!
... And so begins my latest adventure as a school marm. Three little Haitian boys and one white one that can't say my name, and two shy...
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Quiara
- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
Sherbet and Snot and What-not
{This is read at your own risk as I am feeling a little unstable tonight.} After school I went to Walmart and bought cold meds and paint....
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Quiara
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
How to Teach PAM
What is PAM (besides cooking spray)? It is personal account management. It provides 7th and 8th graders an amazing opportunity to learn...
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Quiara
- Oct 22, 2019
- 3 min
Art
Brene Brown quotes about creativity... "There is no such thing as creative and non-creative people, only people who use their creativity...
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Quiara
- Oct 12, 2019
- 3 min
On the Subject of Adulting
So I read a quote this last week... When God planned your calling he factored in your stupidity. Seems a little extreme but it does...
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Quiara
- Sep 11, 2019
- 3 min
Meanwhile Back in the Classroom
Today was test day in 3 subjects. I'm so glad to be done with that crazy first light unit book in math!!! The test is 7 sides long......
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Quiara
- Sep 6, 2019
- 2 min
A Day of Resting from Labor
I've been in my hammock looking at the stars and writing a thankful list... The others went to Walmart, and the mosquitos drove me...
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Quiara
- Aug 27, 2019
- 2 min
School Again
So today completed our first week. You know how enrollment night is... You are nervously sitting behind your desk and parents and...
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Quiara
- May 20, 2019
- 4 min
The End of School
My children looked forward to graduation with a passion. And ya... I stood up there and gave them their diplomas with a lump in my throat...
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Quiara
- Mar 22, 2019
- 3 min
A PERFECT-ly Normal Day
Today was one of those days that was so beautiful in such a normal way. You know... you go through the day without thinking, then all of...
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Quiara
- Feb 23, 2019
- 5 min
Bottle Rockets and Such
Friday was a day that reminded me again what school is all about. You see, we've had this School Social hanging over us. And to tell the...
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Quiara
- Jan 29, 2019
- 2 min
The Grand Opening of Slime Week
Noon recess is over. One student has already asked what the gallon jugs of glue and liquid starch in the corner are for. "Slime,"...
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Quiara
- Jan 12, 2019
- 2 min
Please Help Me Find this Song!
There's a tree that stands on a mountaintop And it's pointing straight to the sky. Tho the winds blow strong it has learned to bend And...
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