Author Archives: shickers

Diving in

Posted on October 20, 2011 by shickers | Permalink 0

As I reflect on the Saturday classes I find myself coming to a consistent realization about my current writing and reading “habits” and processes.  I feel that multi-tasking has become an expected norm in my job and personal life and … Continue reading →
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Writing before and after

Posted on September 28, 2011 by shickers | Permalink 0

I am really looking forward to seeing the transition in my writing style as we progress through this program.  I feel that this will be an area that will truly allow for personal reflection as we continue along.  Writing styles … Continue reading →
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Wonderful “little” motivator

Posted on August 8, 2011 by shickers | Permalink 2

Perhaps we just need more inspiration from a different perspective.  Do you believe in me?
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A new way to teach?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by shickers | Permalink 2

I found this article to be extremely interesting especially with the recent discussions we have had in our class this summer.  Particularly, John mentioning how the traditional concepts of classroom teaching and learning is becoming a thing of the past … Continue reading → Read more »

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Where is the leadership in Atlanta?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by shickers | Permalink 1

Atlanta cheating scandal I wonder how much pressure these teacher’s in Atlanta were really under to make them cheat to such an outlandish extent? Erasure parties, c’mon that’s pretty over the top?  I also wonder how prevelant this type of … Continue reading → Read more »

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Peacekeeping Pioneer

Posted on July 8, 2011 by shickers | Permalink 1

Went and took the 5 elements online test and my results are below.  Still not quite sure what it means exactly but it always interesting doing these personality/behavioral type tests.  I still am having a hard time buying into this one though.  Perhaps it’s just too deep for me? WOOD ARCHETYPE:    The Pioneer………………………… 8 FIRE ARCHETYPE:       The Wizard……………………………… 7 EARTH ARCHETYPE: The Peacemaker……………………. 9 METAL ARCHETYPE: The Alchemist………………………… 7 [...] Read more »

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No I in TEAM

Posted on June 13, 2011 by shickers | Permalink Comments Off

Congrats to the Dallas Mavericks on their 2011 NBA title.  This series was the ultimate display of how a team can come together, believe in themselves and each other and overcome the “odds” to achieve a common goal!  Well done.   Read more »

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ESTJ blogging….

Posted on May 30, 2011 by shickers | Permalink Comments Off

I would like to think that I am relatively new to the whole blogging concept…however, I suppose I have been doing it for quite some time now (just didn’t consider it blogging) …mostly through facebook, myspace and a “daily rant” humor column I used to send out to friends and family.  Now that blogging is [...] Read more »

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Haven’t done that for awhile

Posted on May 25, 2011 by shickers | Permalink Comments Off

Completed my “I am from Poem”…honestly, I can’t remember when the last time was that I wrote a poem.  Maybe haiku in 3rd grade.  It was still a fun process though, especially with the subject matter.  However, I wouldn’t say I am bound for poetry (I feel like I should make something rhyme in this [...] Read more »

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Long night

Posted on May 19, 2011 by shickers | Permalink Comments Off

Quite a bit of information to digest after last night’s class.  I believe my eyes started to cross after about 730pm.  Although I am looking foward to establishing my digital footprint!
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