tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post1025461868467598776..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: Advice For Those Who Would Work With LarvaeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-33655092245654415102007-12-22T01:20:00.000-05:002007-12-22T01:20:00.000-05:00Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes to everything you said. I've t...Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes to everything you said. I've taught for twenty-one years in rural, urban, and now "bush" schools...the only real difference has been geography. The realities of the classroom (as it is and as it should be) are the same everywhere. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I think Cathy is right about starting a book! :)Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168363067158052454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-24388806235217774792007-10-22T18:41:00.000-05:002007-10-22T18:41:00.000-05:00FC - time to create a book proposal, get an agent,...FC - time to create a book proposal, get an agent, get published.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-74288062259868687392007-10-08T13:29:00.000-05:002007-10-08T13:29:00.000-05:00The bit about not laughing at the girl's career ch...The bit about not laughing at the girl's career choices (rock star or vet) made me chuckle. One of my daughters came home from kindergarten with some drawings once; they'd been asked to depict what they wanted to be when they grew up. <BR/><BR/>"I want to be a ballerina and then a whale, Mommy!"<BR/><BR/>I told her that it was a respectable career path followed by more than a few women. Did I do okay?Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173202724588547447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-27338800806826238662007-10-05T15:07:00.000-05:002007-10-05T15:07:00.000-05:00This was a fabulous post, albeit, for me, topicall...This was a fabulous post, albeit, for me, topically disappointing in a small way.<BR/><BR/>You hoodwinked me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-30553859742934009752007-10-02T20:20:00.000-05:002007-10-02T20:20:00.000-05:00Well, speaking of what sticks and what may not, I ...Well, speaking of what sticks and what may not, I was once a student in your class several years ago, and you inspired me to become a teacher. Prior to your class I wanted to be a cop or lawyer, but after I experienced your class I knew exactly what I wanted to be. So thanks, Mr. FC! Great post from a great guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-4018416017415445072007-10-02T18:44:00.000-05:002007-10-02T18:44:00.000-05:00you must be an extraordinary teacher. i'm sending ...you must be an extraordinary teacher. i'm sending this one to my daughter who teaches high school drama and has decided to step out for a year to rethink her career choice. it may helpbluebird of paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088253406120452608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-67131139208517186462007-10-02T05:58:00.000-05:002007-10-02T05:58:00.000-05:00Cathy S,More with less.Sounds very familiar.Cathy S,<BR/>More with less.<BR/>Sounds very familiar.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-26357650966396536792007-10-01T20:17:00.000-05:002007-10-01T20:17:00.000-05:00That is actually the third one we have had moved b...That is actually the third one we have had moved by barge in the last year. With so much development, we are fighting as hard as we can to save what we can. A whole neighborhood was demolished while I was on vacation in July. It was the site of our county's first settlement. The timing was probably a coincidence but I was glad I wasn't here to see it. We will probably lose more before we are done. But, we are restoring an 1890 store building right now and getting ready to move an 1880 house next month. We're trying to do more with less these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-45353869437552332352007-10-01T20:13:00.000-05:002007-10-01T20:13:00.000-05:00Robin,I could have guessed.:)Wren,I love Papa H's ...Robin,<BR/>I could have guessed.<BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>Wren,<BR/>I love Papa H's writing, but would never have thought to read him as a teen if Mrs. Simpson (my Lit teacher) had not assigned "For Whom The Bell Tolls" to me.<BR/>She started a fire.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-86548923559374640362007-10-01T18:04:00.000-05:002007-10-01T18:04:00.000-05:00So what's this about Hemingway? Do tell!So what's this about Hemingway? Do tell!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-73182313212498249822007-10-01T09:25:00.000-05:002007-10-01T09:25:00.000-05:00FC-- At the time, when I was in 7th grade, I would...FC-- At the time, when I was in 7th grade, I would have answered that I wanted to teach English. If I could have answered when I was in my 30s I would have said Biology. My two loves.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-49902163644769644972007-10-01T05:57:00.000-05:002007-10-01T05:57:00.000-05:00Cathy S,I think the fact that it was on a barge ma...Cathy S,<BR/>I think the fact that it was on a barge made it newsworthy beyond TC.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous,<BR/>Thank you for that perspective. It's painful to think of what some kids go through at "home".<BR/>I would bet that most of our prisoners grew up in either neglectful or downright abusive homes.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-611681892609095742007-09-30T21:38:00.000-05:002007-09-30T21:38:00.000-05:00late to the party, but great post. very great.i su...late to the party, but great post. very great.<BR/><BR/>i suspect that if you asked guys in prison which teachers mattered to them, which ones cared about them -- many would be lucky to come up with one or two. <BR/><BR/>for some, the deep lessons of those one or two might be reaping benefits years or decades later, as they try to make good, thoughtful, caring lives in the worst of all places. [this isn't actually a hypothetical. i work with guys on death row, who tend to have a lot of bad stories in their backgrounds, and also, thankfully, a few rays of light.] <BR/><BR/>there are many kids who do not have quite such bad circumstances, and use every drop of the good stuff good teachers give them. i know that, because it is true for me. there was abuse going on in my house all during the time i was growing up, but nobody could know about it. <BR/><BR/>i'm all anonymous today because i don't talk about my work much in the blog world. or, much about my own past. but i cannot say enough about caring, straightforward, keep-everyone-busy, and isn't this wonderful! teachers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-41314043670190435992007-09-30T20:25:00.000-05:002007-09-30T20:25:00.000-05:00We win some, we loose some. The Valentine House w...We win some, we loose some. The Valentine House was a big win this week. Balanced out the some of the losses. I am impressed the news made it all the way to the Gainesville Sun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-92208136347265681452007-09-30T20:21:00.000-05:002007-09-30T20:21:00.000-05:00Cathy S,He's an exFish and Wildlife Special Agent ...Cathy S,<BR/>He's an exFish and Wildlife Special Agent who ...R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-4413042847222830912007-09-30T20:18:00.000-05:002007-09-30T20:18:00.000-05:00Kevin,Tell her thanks for the high marks!Mrs. FC w...Kevin,<BR/>Tell her thanks for the high marks!<BR/>Mrs. FC was a knotted up nerve on the couch during that game.<BR/><BR/>Wren,<BR/>Well said. I had one plant the Hemmingway seed and I am forever grateful to her.<BR/><BR/><BR/>HTeen,<BR/>We know when you're kissing up.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Life On The Road,<BR/>Don't go until you're ready. I don't know how these 22 year olds come out of college and start teaching.<BR/>I had to work in Law Enforcement for 8 years first.<BR/>:)<BR/><BR/><BR/>ThreeCollie,<BR/>I can think of two murderers without any effort. One was just arrested a month ago. <BR/>In your example, maybe Mrs. Garno saw the future writer before you did.<BR/><BR/>Pablo,<BR/>And so it begins. I hope he's enjoying it. The first year can be hell ... they should pay you double that year.<BR/><BR/>roger,<BR/>i am in debt to big ed. you are right about the kids. i learn much from them.<BR/><BR/>Robin,<BR/>I try to be both sane and available, but sometimes I fail :)<BR/>I think you would have been a fascinating teacher. What would you have picked for a subject area?<BR/><BR/>RCW,<BR/>We Dads are the lucky ones pal. Stay tuned, I have a post coming up this week that's right up your alley.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Vicki,<BR/>I'll take that compliment and run with it. ALL your posts seem so thoughtful and many of mine are pretty light.<BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Larry,<BR/>Sadly all they get is testing data and how to teach the FCAT style.Thank you for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Deb,<BR/>I'm so glad your kids are working with good teachers. I think the teachers probably enjoy your kids immensely. They come with such a good background of talent, knowledge, and experiences.<BR/><BR/>Laura,<BR/>You're right, it is hard to be a teen.<BR/>Reading Vitaminsea, it's clear you are that supportive parent that so many of our kids lack.<BR/>There's horrific parenting going on out there and it often becomes a repeating generational cycle.<BR/>Thank God for the good ones.<BR/><BR/>Kmoo,<BR/>I have to agree :)<BR/><BR/>Sophie,<BR/>It's scary the teachers I can't remember. I feel sorry for them.<BR/>How terrible to have a bad first grade teacher. First impressions and all that ...<BR/>No kinder for me either :)<BR/><BR/>ThunderD,<BR/>It percolated for awhile dude. Came to a boil yesterday while I was mowing.<BR/><BR/>Cathy S,<BR/>Thanks!What's that old writer's advice? "Write what you know."<BR/>Hey, how about the Valentine House getting moved? I saw a photo in the Gainesville Sun.<BR/><BR/>Danielle, <BR/>I only took one psychology course. It was at SJRCC and the instructor was only a few years older than us and cute as a button.<BR/>I did find enjoy the class though.<BR/><BR/>Mark,<BR/>Mentoring is so important. Some of these kids have no good role models once they leave school.<BR/><BR/>Sharon,<BR/>Well, you just missed me.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Rurality,<BR/>I fear dentists.<BR/>My childhood dentist made sure of that.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-58394726707129597772007-09-30T19:57:00.000-05:002007-09-30T19:57:00.000-05:00I am thinking that the encounter with Big Ed would...I am thinking that the encounter with Big Ed would make a great beginning to a novel about a middle school science teacher who solves an ecological mystery and saves the small town he lives in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-60505165489268400912007-09-30T19:01:00.000-05:002007-09-30T19:01:00.000-05:00Kewl! Did you ask her if she'd give you a discount...Kewl! Did you ask her if she'd give you a discount?! :)Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-27960424342000580052007-09-30T18:57:00.000-05:002007-09-30T18:57:00.000-05:00If only every teacher had your outlook. :) I had a...If only every teacher had your outlook. :) I had a couple of teachers like that, it's truly a gift to BE a teacher, and not just have the JOB of teacher. I've been on that ferry boat. It was more like 17 years ago though. ;)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187791347178229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-12519550286393427012007-09-30T16:56:00.000-05:002007-09-30T16:56:00.000-05:00Well, FC, I have said before I wish I had had you ...Well, FC, I have said before I wish I had had you as a teacher.<BR/><BR/>The influence thing is interesting. About 15 or 20 years ago I volunteered once a week as a tutor at an elementary school. For the most part what we did was simply provide an adult that paid attention for about 30 minutes a week. A couple of years after I "tutored" a young fellow, he saw me in the school hall and said, "You probably don't remember me ..." Of course I did, but I was surprised that he remembered me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-55255005088219469722007-09-30T16:30:00.000-05:002007-09-30T16:30:00.000-05:00This needs to be printed off and distributed at th...This needs to be printed off and distributed at the next 'teacher day'. Awesome post...from an awesome teacher. Was psychology your favorite subject???? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-3069754304049612042007-09-30T16:13:00.000-05:002007-09-30T16:13:00.000-05:00Agreed one of your best posts ever. Those are som...Agreed one of your best posts ever. Those are some lucky students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-3652306542725179182007-09-30T15:41:00.000-05:002007-09-30T15:41:00.000-05:00Wow man, deep!Wow man, deep!Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02451216620261659383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-72873650890035456612007-09-30T14:47:00.000-05:002007-09-30T14:47:00.000-05:00Yeah, what they all said. 8-]I'll never forget my ...Yeah, what they all said. 8-]<BR/><BR/>I'll never forget my first grade teacher (no compulsory kiddie garden back then). It's a wonder, after 9 months with her, that I absolutely loved school with a purple passion. Then again, I'll also never forget my 2nd grade teacher. Night and day those two were. I can still remember the effects each and every teacher had on me... positive as well as negative. And of course, there were those few who, sadly, made no impression at all.SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-65674541623771310082007-09-30T14:10:00.000-05:002007-09-30T14:10:00.000-05:00"Never give them free time. They can't handle it...."Never give them free time. They can't handle it." Good advice for most adults as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com