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Favorite #175: Robinson Elementary School

     A Day of Reading, Writing and Fun Earlier this spring I was invited by kindergarten teacher, Lorna Poe to share my books with the kindergarten and first grade classes at Robinson Elementary School in Gastonia, NC.  I had never met Lorna … Continue reading

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Favorite #68: Teachers Making a Difference

             Making a Difference In honor of Veterans Day, last week I shared about a friend of mine (Bob Terry) who after twenty years in the military became a fifth grade teacher. Last week’s blog centered around his Navy career. This week’s … Continue reading

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Favorite #61: Teachers

Teachers: Doing What They Do Best I’m sure most everyone has seen the bumper sticker, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Even though I agree with the bumper sticker, teachers do so much more than just teach reading. Testing, parent conferences, lesson … Continue reading

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Reading at China Grove Elementary School

The media specialist at China Grove Elementary School, Ms Litke, invited me to speak to  the kindergarten through fifth grade students on April 25th for National Poetry Month. The presentations took place in the media center where I shared with the … Continue reading

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Reading at Bostian Elementary School

I was asked by the AIG teacher at Bostian Elementary School to be the speaker for the Author Extravaganza on December 19. It was an exciting day and the energy level was high, not only for me, but the student … Continue reading

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