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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Education Reform: Home-Based Online Classes
Education is under scrutiny today. My state, Iowa, seeks ways to improve both the student achievement levels and teacher pay. Iowa’s scores flatlined this past decade. During a public forum at the capital, thee issue of technology surfaced as a … Continue reading
Education Reform: Performance-Based Pay for Teachers
I wrote a blog on the topic of education reform proposed in my state of Iowa. One of the ideas called for teacher wages based on student performance. I want to comment on this idea in this blog. Performance-based pay for teachers presents … Continue reading
As Easter Approaches …
Soon Easter arrives! As this time of celebration approaches, a deep sadness hovers over me. Yet, greater than that sadness is an incredible excitement filled with hope that consumes my spirit. I weep because of the pain I caused Jesus, … Continue reading
The Emerald Isle
The Emerald Isle. I’d love to visit Ireland someday. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do.
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Let’s meet up!
Let’s meet up!. Anyone interested in deepening your faith, this is a website that provides you with that opportunity.
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Bestselling Author Shares 3 Tips for Building Your Blog Audience
Bestselling Author Shares 3 Tips for Building Your Blog Audience. I know I identify with Rachel and her situation. I moved across the state of Iowa five years ago and still have not found a BBF in this area. My … Continue reading
Performance-Based Teacher Wages
Education is under the microscope lately, especially in Iowa, my state. To the governor and legislative’s credit, they provided public forums for educators to weigh in on the issues of low student performance, third grade proficiency standards and retention if … Continue reading
Spring Again
It is incredible to me how faithful the Lord is! The changing of the seasons is evidence of that attribute. No matter the type of winter I experience in the midwest, Spring always follows. The past winter sheds its cold temperatures and … Continue reading
Farewell to a Loved One
Early last Saturday morning, my husband and I said goodbye to Reese, our beloved black labrador mix. She was almost eleven years old. We adopted her when rescued by our veterinarian’s assistant at six weeks old. Reese had the saddest … Continue reading
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