The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: Booker T. Washington

  • It takes more than one strand to make a rope

    Bird Droppings October 28, 2011 It takes more than one strand to make a rope “You cannot contribute anything to the ideal condition of mind and heart known as Brotherhood, however much you preach, posture, or agree, unless you live it.” Faith Baldwin Each day as I talk to my students I try and set…

  • Can we trust really?

    Bird Droppings September 8, 2011 Can we trust really? “I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.” Henry David Thoreau I was asked why I was successful with the students I work with by a fellow teacher one day. Many of my students over the years are students that no…

  • Perhaps my favorite store

    Bird Droppings April 11, 2011 Perhaps my favorite store It is the first time this year I needed my alarm to wake up in the morning. I am a bit out of my normal routine perhaps after a week of spring break. Interesting two thoughts while similar struck me this morning as I started the…

  • The puppy ate it

    Bird Droppings September 14, 2010 The puppy ate it “A new position of responsibility will usually show a man to be a far stronger creature than was supposed.” William James While on one hand I am an avid fan of not having homework there may be times when it is appropriate and it is those…