Laura Cipriano
Laura Cipriano is an English teacher, certified librarian, and Instructional Coach in western Pennsylvania, where she plans to pursue a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Pittsburgh.
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BSEd in Secondary English, MLS, EdD Student at the University of PittsburghInterests
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I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of a man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. ~Henry David ThoreauFavorites
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This Modern Love is Enough:Matt Nathanson's 2011 album release, Modern Love, is an experience in contrasts and a labor of love. -
Wistful ThinkingThis pithy poem addresses cherished memories and past nature through the theme of transience. -
Naive AmbitionThis poem is a comment, in hindsight, on the lofty ideas toward which we sometimes work. In the end, we look back and realize we lacked experience, talent, or preparation. -
No Rotten Apples!While there is no ONE way to be a successful teacher, there are some strategies EVERY teacher employs. These five student-centered guidelines offer practical advice and anecdotes for making the best of a challenging, yet rewarding and fulfilling profession. -
Outside the LinesAbout appearance and reality, this poem's imagery hints at hidden agendas and secret ties. -
You Are What You WriteA teacher's conceptions about student writing and the teaching of the writing process are challenged time and time again by her teenaged students' creations, which inspire her to become a better writer and a better teacher.