If you know me personally, you know that I'm a "nerd." I'm not a "nerd" in the way that some people are passionate about comic books, video games, or rock bands. I am very passionate about self educating myself, helping others, art, writing, making and listening to classical music, and I try to always find… Continue reading Age Vs. Wisdom
Tag: Education
The ABILITY in disABILITY
Not every disabilities are visible. I strongly believe that you have no idea what may be going on in anyone else's life until you have spent a week in their shoes walking the trail they are on. As I have written about before, I have dyslexia. I didn't have the choice to have it, but… Continue reading The ABILITY in disABILITY
Potential, Oppisite, Views, (POV)
Every story has *at least* two sides, but what happends if we only learn about just one side? When my parents put me in a traditional school I was in a culture shock because I had never been around those who live in the country/small small towns with conservative values for a consideral amount of… Continue reading Potential, Oppisite, Views, (POV)
What Every Teacher Needs to Hear About Students Who “Just Don’t Get It”
Teacher, "I have your tests graded" My heart sinks. I start getting consumed with the worry of crying in front of my peers because I know I will never be as smart or valuable in their eyes. Teacher, "I was really impressed by how you guys did. Your class had a few low scores but… Continue reading What Every Teacher Needs to Hear About Students Who “Just Don’t Get It”
My Value Is NOT Based On My GPA
My value in life is not what my GPA is. That's right I said it. My parents know that school is difficult to me, therefore, when they were homeschooling me they taught me based on experiences. To this day, I love to learn but I despise school. Make sense? I love learning new things through personal… Continue reading My Value Is NOT Based On My GPA