John Wellington
John has lived in Central Ohio for most of his life. He graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin and, later, The Ohio State University. John enjoys the outdoors, literature, and returning to Wisconsin as often as he possibly can. He has worked as a teacher since 2006. John and his wife welcomed their first child, Ryan, into the world December, 2012.
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MEd The Ohio State University, 2006 BA in Social Science Carthage College, 2000Interests
Outdoors, canoeing, camping, Northwoods, fishing, fly-fishing, Wisconsin, salmon, trout, paddling, whitewater, social sciences, cilntonville, education, reading, tutoring, math, budgeting, boxing,Affiliations
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First Person: A 'Lucky' Exit from Student Loan DebtI originally graduated college debt-free. To attend graduate school and become a teacher, I borrowed about $13,000. This article briefly details my experience repaying student loans and my thoughts on student loans in general. -
Driving an Old Car Allowed Me to Save for a HouseMy best financial decision was driving an old car as long as I could. -
How to Manage a ClassroomThe challenge of classroom management is so great that about half of all new teachers leave the profession within their first five years. I was almost one of them, until a school psychologist helped me develop a classroom management plan. -
Bush's Legacy: Squandered OpportunityMy reflection on the presidency of George W. Bush.
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The Definitive Guide to Columbus's Best Burgers, Part 2Author and friend left no stone unturned in solving the puzzle of Columbus's best hamburger. The second part of this exclusive two-part investigation follows. Plus, we declare a winner - and it's not Thurman's. -
Both Teachers, Husband and Wife Wait to Feel Sequester's EffectsMy thoughts on the utility of the sequester and how it may affect my wife and me, both teachers.
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Financial Decisions: The Value of a Master's of EducationThis article details the reasons why I believe attending graduate school to receive a Master's in Education was my biggest financial blunder.
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Every Boy's Father Should Be His HeroA brief reflection on an old friend and his impact on me as a new parent. Describes the first lesson I learned about parenting. -
Top 10 Reasons to Be an Indians FanA list of the top 10 reasons to support the Cleveland Indians, even during these troubled times.
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The Definitive Guide to Columbus's Best BurgersA journey by an author and friend of mine to find the best burger in Columbus. Acting on the advice of several sage burger connoisseurs, we review a diamond in the rough, supermarket grill and a Montana-themed restaurant. -
Thompson Proves Wladimir Above the RestWith his stunning stoppage of David Price, Tony Thompson served notice to the heavyweight division: Wladimir Klitschko is a league above the rest.
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First Person: We Make Public Sacrifices for Safety; Are Guns Next?A brief look at my history as a gun owner and thoughts on the current gun control debate. -
I'm Quitting Teaching: The Impossible Demands of an Unforgiving ProfessionA description of my worst year teaching and how it persuaded me to move on. -
4 Sure Bets for Valentine's Day in ColumbusA description of four unique ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day in and around Columbus, Ohio. Includes both traditional and non-traditional ideas.
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4 Ideas for Spending More Time with Friends and Family in ColumbusFour ways to spend more time with family and friends in Columbus, Ohio. Spending more time with family and friends is one of the most common New Year's Resolutions.
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First Person: Financial Planning in My 20s, Debt-Free in My 30sAn account of how smart financial moves in my 20s left me almost debt free in my early 30s. As a result, our extra income can fund retirement accounts and allow early retirement.
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First person: Refinancing helped my wife become a stay-at-home momThe benefits of refinancing. -
A Walk Through Mohican Gorge, in PicturesThese pictures capture the beauty of Mohican State Park in fall. All the pictures were taken along the banks of the river, inside the gorge.