thommy_a
A writer by nature, with a desire to enhance a freelance career. Teacher by day, English and theater arts.
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Obama's Philadelphia Speech Rattles NationWe live in a world of blinders that Obama is attempting to remove with eloquent responsibility.
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The Increased Danger of Teen Drinking During Spring BreakWe deal with drinking and teenagers on a daily basis, but the spring brings greater dangers, with travels, time on their hands and parental ignorance
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How the Media Preys on a Vulnerable Society: Ads, Addicts and More2008 is upon us. The Super Bowl ads have been revealed, and again beer ads have the advantage. Thank God we can't advertise methamphetamine.
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Statewide Testing: Benefits Beyond the Examthe argument explores the possibility of a student's written composition being a cry for help for their own safety, and respected as a venue to reveal darker issues in their lives, rather than just another test. -
Iraq in My Home: A CorrespondenceA telling of the reality of war, and its affect on my life in the eyes of a former student.
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Suicide Prevention: Struggle to CommunicateHow can we recognize the signs and provide the tools and support to keep our loved ones healthy and thriving in todays often overwhelming society? -
Student Apathy: A Teacher's OpportunityWe all have experienced the student that doesn't belong or doesn't wish to be there. Yet, that person shows up everyday, and on time even. Do they simply arrive to make your day a living hell? Perhaps additional reasons should become a motivater for teachers.
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Binge Drinking and TeenagersHow do we begin to teach our teens that alcohol and drugs will kill them or damage their future, when they are experiencing the time of their lives when invincibility seems apparent in their actions. The answer remains at home with the family.
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Gambling and Alcoholism: An Addict's PerspectiveAn exploration of gambling addiction from a personal level and the similarities to alcoholism and addiction in general. Also a exclamation of its sweeping effect on young adults.
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Diversity and the ClassroomStudents today will continue to experience growth in the climate of the changing classroom, if they as individuals are given the tools to practice openness, willingness and acceptance.
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Nancy's Glancepersonal writings
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Quiet Resonancepersonal writings
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A High School Teacher and PurposeA passionate exploration into one teacher's desire and purpose to enter the public school system and make a difference. How my own education contributed to my personal philosophy today.
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My Addictive Personality - My Experience in 12 Step ProgramsThis article will outline the presence of addiction in our lives, using a personal approach with concerns and warnings to all people subject to addictive behavior.