Author Archives: William T. Noel, Sr.

“Banana Man”

I was thinking about the Colonial Forge High School sophomore, also know as Banana Man, and began to wonder who involved acted more recklessly. If you’re not familiar with the story, here is it is a nutshell: On September 16th, … Continue reading
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To Facebook or not to Facebook . . . with students??

I was just reading the top story in today’s Richmond Times Dispatch: Richmond-area schools consider social-media policies for teacher-student interaction.  The school divisions ofHanover, Henrico,Richmond andChesterfield do not currently have a policy that strictly addresses the use of social media. … Continue reading
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The Purpose of Schooling – the amended version.

Dr. Andy Hargreaves says there are four reasons why individuals became, and continue to serve as educators. The reasons are: Rational Humanist, Individual Fulfillment, Social Justice, and Contributing Citizen. 1.  Rational Humanist – views education as a body of core knowledge that … Continue reading Read more »

I Am From . . .

   I Am From parents who taught me at an early age that GOD was, is and forever will be, the most important thing in life. Remember son, its better to live like GOD exists, die and find out that … Continue reading Read more »

The Purpose of Schooling

Dr. Andy Hargreaves says there are four reasons why individuals became and continue to serve as educators. The reasons are: Rational Humanist, Individual Fulfillment, Social Justice, and Contributing Citizen. Below, I have briefly explained each of Dr. Hargreaves’ purposes of schooling. 1. … Continue reading Read more »

My FIRST Blog!!

Stay tuned for my thoughts regarding the importance of EDUCATION! Get it while you can.
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