Richard Kemp
Teaches high school & college English. Born in Maryland, lived in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, England, & Germany. Lives in MD w/wife and kids. See academics below.
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BA UMBC, MA Johns Hopkins, MFA U of Miami, PhD (ABD) Northcentral UniversityInterests
education, gifted, talented, gifted and talented, stephen king, movies, books, maryland wines, eBay, writing, essays, creative writing, fiction, creatve nonfiction, nonfiction, poetry, history, world war 2, world war iiMotto
"Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"--Ralph Waldo EmersonFavorites
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Revisiting "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"There seems to be three main reasons Americans love "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
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Yellow Woodpeckertraditional haiku -
As a Teacher, What I'm Looking Forward to This SummerLike so many other teachers, I'm looking forward to family, travel, gardening, reading, and writing, and will have to also do more teaching and learning this summer. -
Applying to Graduate School? it Can Be a Challenge, but You Can Do It!Applying to graduate school can be a challenge, but with perseverance and some smart strategies, you can accomplish the goal. -
Frederick, Maryland Celebrates Earth DayFrederick, Md with several protected areas, the state's largest lake, a slow growth policy, and a recycling program that the citizenry embraces, takes its environmental obligations seriously. Here are a few ways Frederick celebrates Earth Day.
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Poems for Earth DaySix traditional haiku to celebrate Earth Day -
A Look at the 10 Best Programs for a Master of EducationAttending one of the top universities in the United States can be alluring, no matter the field. These 10 are the best of the best in education, but don't forget you'll have to pay a hefty amount to get the best. -
Why Using Student Performance is Not a Practical Way to Evaluate TeachersWhile evaluating teachers based on the performance of students sounds like a wonderful idea carved out of the business world, in practice, not only is it a bad idea for academia, but an impractical and flawed idea. -
The Problem with Grading by RubricThere exist numerous reasons why rubrics are really the bane of education, from grade inflation to unfair methods. -
7 Things Teachers Do During the SummerThe romantic idea of a 2-month vacation is a thing of the past. -
5 Great Things to Do at 1st Saturday Downtown FrederickThe 1st Saturday of each month adds an extra special time to anyone travelling to downtown Frederick, Maryland. If you haven't tried this up and coming town, let 1st Saturday be your introduction. -
5 Conflicting Rules in Many American High SchoolsAmerican high schools strive to do their best to teach young people, but five key areas appear to be hypocritical to the mission of education. -
What to Get a High School Teacher for ChristmasFrom home baked goodies to dinner out, any gift you give a teacher will be greatly appreciated. -
Cranberry and Orange Christmas Party MeatballsEasy to cook, enjoyed by all, these meatballs include fruit and flavor. -
Dark Chocolate Candy Nut Christmas TreesTakes minutes to make, includes dark chocolate and nuts. -
Six Great and Inexpensive Gifts to Give Coworkers This ChristmasPurchasing gifts for coworkers can be tricky business. Use these six gifts to hit the nail on the head this Christmas. They are easy to find and inexpensive. -
The Gifted - Research into the Expectation of Gifted Students, Parents of the Gifted, and Teachers of the GiftedWhat do parents and teachers expect of gifted children? What do gifted children expect of teachers, parents, and their programs. An initial look at this topic.
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Pumpkin Soup Crowd PleaserThis pumpkin soup has many variations, it's quick, easy, and pleasing.








