Nancy Smothers
Retired from teaching both Kindergarten and high school (library media specialist and reading coach for students with difficulty in the area of reading), the time arrived for me to relax and work on projects of interest to me. Now I enjoy reading, crocheting, cross stitching, cooking, and being with my husband. My grandson now can spend more time with us and we enjoy having him over. Time is now spent with our two golden retriever/husky dogs playing and relaxing in the backyard. When I was younger, I was selected by Loyola University of Chicago to spend 2 1/2 months in Peru with a family in Lima studying archaeology at Loyola's Peruvian branch. Many adventures, insights into living in a country where you do not speak the language were my reward. These insights were very helpful as I worked with exchange students and ESL students in the classroom. I am passing these experiences down to my grandson, soon to be 14, in order to help him better cope with the changing world. Now in my early 60's, I treasure memories and am able to share experiences with others. As Secretary of the Henry County Alabama Retired Educators Association, I am able to stay abreast of the current issues facing both retired and active teachers today. As web master and creator of the Association's web site, I keep up my web master skills and learn new technologies thorough trial and error. My life has slowed down, but my learning has not.
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Bachelor s in Early Childhood Education from Troy State University in Troy, AL; Masters in ECE from University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; Masters Certification Library Media from Auburn UniversityInterests
reading, crocheting, cross stitching, writing, cooking, traveling, working with our dogs, Internet browsing, web page design, watching TV and moviesMotto
Never stop learning.
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Eating Well for Type II Diabetes on a Fixed Income BudgetIdeas and suggestions for eating well on a fixed income budget. -
Attention Freshmen: You Can Succeed in CollegeFreshman year in college can be frightening and disastrous for the unprepared. This article offers advice to new freshmen on surviving that all-important first year of college based on experiences the author experienced during the freshman year. -
Yuletide Peppermint CoffeeTwo recipes for peppermint coffee to enjoy during the holiday season and during the winter; hot or iced.
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Alfred Saliba Family Services Center: Free Health Care and Family ServicesOverview of some of the free services offered by the Alfred Saliba Family Services Center of Dothan, Alabama to help those in need due to the poor economy today. -
Christmas Holidays: A Teacher's Relaxation PlanDiscussion of what I plan to do with my time during the holidays which does include work related tasks.
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Christmas Without DadThe story of a young woman who relives many of her Christmas past memories in order to cope with the loss of her dad at Christmas. -
Surviving Student Teaching: Tips from Someone Who Has Been ThereStudent teaching can be frightening; as a former student teacher, tips are presented to the reader that helped me to survive and be successful during student teaching and in my teaching career. -
"Criminal Minds" and the Fear FactorAn examination of how our need to experience fear in a safe environment keeps views glued to the TV for more "Criminal Minds." -
Gorgomon and the Gravedigger: Two Frightening Seriel Killers from "Bones"Discussion of my two favorite criminals from "Bones" and how they intrigue the viewers.
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Law & Order: Los Angeles - Hondo FieldBrief description of episode 106 entitled "Hondo Field" involving whistleblowing and the oil industry.
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Christmas Cooking with Kids: Create Family Memories and Delicious TreatsMemories of childhood cooking for Christmas along with recipes and suggestions for involving your kids with holiday cooking.
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Sugar Substitutes: Recipes and Tips for the Average CookArticle contains information on the use of sugar substitutes in baking along with web sites with more information on use of, dangers of, and recipes for using this product in our daily lives.
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Depression Era Cooking Tips: Essential in Today's EconomyA few simple tips from the Depression Era that are still used today to save time and money.
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Christmas in Dixie: Southeast Alabama Celebrates the SeasonInformation on local events and displays to provide families with great activities close to home. If you will be in Southeast Alabama during the Christmas season you will not want to miss these events and light displays. -
Christmas and the Four Core Courses for High SchoolIdeas for incorporating Christmas into the four core courses in high school for enhancing the concepts currently being taught.
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Project Based Learning and Christmas TraditionsProject based learning is a great way to teach across the curriculum in any subject; holidays make great topics to form projects around.
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Christmas in Dothan, Alabama: Heart of Dixie in the SouthProvides a listing and description of Christmas events in Dothan, Alabama, with web links provided for more information. -
A Beach Christmas: Panama City, FloridaA listing of Christmas activities and events happening in Panama City, Florida, with links to visit for more information. -
Reading, Writing and ChristmasIdeas for improving reading skills across the curriculum using Christmas activities for increasing interest. -
"How I Met Your Mother": What Is A "Woo" Girl?The "WOO!" episode of "How I Met Your Mother" is one of the funnest for the season. Comments and an overview of the episode are included in the article.
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"CSI": Life on the "Wild Side"Overview of this past week's episode of "CSI" that is full of twists and turns along with two surprise endings.
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University of Alabama ReviewInformation for prospective students planning to attend the University of Alabama to help with the enrollment process and coping with life on campus.
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Apple Stuffing Muffins: Great Side Dish With TurkeyRecipe for a quick and easy stuffing side dish that is great for Thanksgiving that is filled with apples and onions.
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Save Money and Time in the KitchenTips for purchasing, preparing, and storing foods to make meal preparation easier and less time consuming as well cost effective. -
Memories of Thanksgiving PastThanksgiving is a time for both old and new memories. -
Favorite Quotes from "Two and a Half Men"A collection of funny quotes from different episodes of the hit show.
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How to Survive as a 'NCIS' AgentPresentation of the rules that Gibbs' lives by and trains his agents with.
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How Computer Technology Changed My WorldFirst person account of how computer technology changed my life style as I grew older. -
Top 10 Favorite Children's BooksListing with brief description of a former Kindergarten teacher's favorite books for reading aloud or independently. -
Change Traditions This Christmas: Travel to Unique Christmas LocationsChanging holiday traditions with travel to unique and unusual locations can make Christmas more exciting. -
The Magic of Thanksgiving MorningA poem about Thanksgiving Day.
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Kids, Crafts, and ThanksgivingListing of many web sites with kids crafts that are simple and inexpensive along with ideas on how to involve the kids in holiday.
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Thanksgiving Day Lunch: Celebration for Home CooksIdeas for planning and putting together a great Thanksgiving Day lunch with links to many web sites with recipes and menu ideas.
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Thanksgiving Day Brunch: A New TraditionMenu suggestions and web sites to help plan a Thanksgiving Day Buffet.
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Healthy and Quick Menus and Recipes for Breakfast on Thanksgiving DayThree menus with recipe links included to get you started with a healthy meal on a busy Thanksgiving morning.
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Dothan, Alabama's National Peanut Festival: Come Join the CelebrationNational Peanut Festival presents families with good, clean fun at an affordable price in southeast Alabama.
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Dothan, Alabama: Mural City with Fascinating HistoryDescription of Dothan, Alabama, located on the main highways to and from the Florida Beaches and its art, especially the murals of the city's history.
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F. D. Roosevelt State Park in Georgia: Family Fun and History All in OneInformation on Georgia's largest state park and its place in the history of the United States.
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Congressman Bobby Bright: Democrat Standing Up for AlabamaReasons for voting for the Incumbent Democrat for U. S. Congressional District 2 in Alabama on November 2nd.
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Rugged and Wild: Yellowstone National ParkBrief description of Yellowstone National Park with links and ideas for planning a trip.
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Engaging Adolescent Learners in ReadingInformation on ways to engage adolescent learners in the reading and writing process.
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High School Reading Coaches: Answer to the Drop-Out Rate ProblemsBrief discussion of the advantages of having a reading coach in high school and how the student can benefit.
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National Standards for Education: The Perfect Fix or Disaster for Public Schools?A presentation of the development and contents of the national standards for education developed by the National Governors' Association with links to presentations by the group.
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Parsnips: The White CarrotA brief history of the origin of the parsnip in North America, my experiments with using this root vegetable and links for more information and recipes.
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Persmmons: Mysterious Ancient Far Eastern FruitA little history of this mysterious fruit along with nutrition facts, recipes, and links for more information.
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One Frosty Fall Morning: From a Cat's Point of ViewThe first cold morning in fall, a cat awakens to a strange sound that brings back his memories of other fall mornings and the pleasure of mouse hunting that await.
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Senior Citizens: Dothan, Alabama Restaurants Welcome YouDothan, Alabama is a favorite spot for senior citizens to retire because of the variety of restaurants, housing, shopping, grocery stores catering to senior citizens as well as its close proximity to Florida and Georgia.
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English Language Learners: Effect of the Stages of Language Development in the Classroom Using WIDA StandardsArticle addresses the five stages of language development according to WIDA standards and presents activities and assessments for use in the classroom.
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Education Funding: Should it Be Funded by Gambling or Taxes?Electronic bingo and gambling to help fund education has been a sore point with the candidates for governor as a major issue in the election.
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Virtual High Schools: Are They for Everyone?Discussion of virtual high schools, what is required of the students, costs, and more with sites to help the parent begin their research when considering this option.
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Nature: Art in the RawEssay on how nature influences my writing, needlework, and other artistic works.
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Edmodo: Education's Social NetworkDiscussion of Edmodo, its uses in the classroom, and why it appeals to today's students.
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Memories: My Inspiration for CookingMy grandmother is my inspiration for cooking today, why cooking is special.
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The TravelerThe story was based on the photograph of a homeless man and the state of today's economy.
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Help Save Our Natural Resources!A listing and discussion of five programs in Southeast Alabama that provide help for the non-profit groups who are working to protect our environment.
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Top 10 Choices for Movies to Show in Your Science ClassroomListing of 10 of the best movies related to science to entice your students into learning more about science.
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Are Politicians and Lobbyists Destroying the Public Education System?Discussion of how politics influences education decisions today and what we, as voters, need to do to protect public education and provide improvements to the system.
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Outdoors: Southeast Alabama's Best ClassroomPresents three places for high school science field trips in southeast Alabama.
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Science: Not Just for the Classroom in Southeast AlabamaList and description of three great field trips for middle school students in biology, aviation, and the environment.
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Aviation, Zoos, and Outdoor Learning in Southeast AlabamaThree excellent field trips touching on agriculture, aviation, and biology for elementary school students.
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Train Shows, Fairs, Arts and Crafts, and More! Oh, My!Guide to festivals and celebrations in southeast Alabama containing time, place, events, costs, and other attractions in the area.
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Harvest MoonThis poem was inspired by a view of a harvest moon above the road that runs in front of my house.
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Fall Cakes: Apples, Pumpkins, Spice, and MoreThis article contains three recipes for fall cakes along with a list of web sites with brief descriptions of the recipes included.
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Pumpkin: The Versatile Fall VegetableThis article provides the reader with fun facts, recipes, and websites with information on the use of pumpkins in the fall.
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Headland, Alabama's Koinonia Kaffe: Coffee Shop with a Touch of the Old SouthThis coffee shop in Headland, Alabama, offers the visitor a look back into the past while incorporating modern ideals presenting a unique atmosphere.
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Celebrate Fall in the Wiregrass: Alabama's Peanut CapitalListing of several major harvest festivals in the Wiregrass area of Alabama including Dothan, Headland, and Fort Rucker, Alabama.
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Preparing for Success in High SchoolRetired high school teacher's discussion of essentials necessary for success in high school, especially the first days of class. Tips are included to help the student be successful in the high school environment of today.