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Dicy McCullough
Dicy McCullough is a retired teacher and author of children's books. To learn more, check out her website at www.dicymcculloughbooks.Dicy Mccullough’s Books
Tag Archives: teachers
Favorite #190: Reading to Preschoolers
Building a Foundation One of the most loving things a person can do is read to a child. Reading builds a bond and a foundation for later success through introducing vocabulary and language skills. I recently was invited to read my children’s … Continue reading
Favorite #185: Friendship
Chocolate-Chip-Cookies A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Mt Pleasant, SC, to visit my friend, Billie McCauley. Before she moved to Mt Pleasant, Billie lived in Edmunds, Washington. Before then, she and I were next-door neighbors in Mt Ulla, North Carolina. The first time I met … Continue reading
Favorite #165: Making a Difference
Dreams and Aspirations As a retired elementary school music teacher, I’ve had students I won’t ever forget. One of those is Tremayne Smith. A well-mannered, outgoing student, Tremayne developed a love for music in elementary school, dreaming of being a … Continue reading
Favorite #164: Salem Lutheran Preschool
A Place to Learn and Grow Although there are many milestones in a child’s life, one of the hardest and yet one of the sweetest for a parent could be the day their child starts preschool. It’s hard to believe it’s … Continue reading
Favorite #143: Mt Ulla Elementary School EBOB Team
Working Together Each year the North Carolina School Library Media Assocation sponsors a competition giving elementary school students the opportunity to test their knowledge of books. All 4th and 5th grade students are elegible to participate in what is known as … Continue reading
Favorite #128: Teachers
The Love of Teaching Seeing this photo not long ago of elementary school teacher, Carrie Carter, working on lesson plans at home, inspired me to write this blog. In my opinion, this photo represents the dedication teachers have in preparing for their students, … Continue reading
Favorite #108: Teachers
Making a Difference Teachers touch the future and generally go into the profession because they want to make a difference. As a retired music teacher, I understand the pressures they face, even more so now than when I retired eight years ago. Testing, … Continue reading
Favorite # 78:Abbi Heilig, teacher, volunteer, adventurer
Following Passion and Dreams Have you ever longed to quit your job and travel the world? Although most of us don’t have the means or opportunity, I know someone who did just that. Abbi Heilig had aspirations of climbing the … Continue reading
Favorite #75: Renewed Friendships
Memories So Sweet New Year’s Day for many often brings thoughts of resolutions and change. For others, thoughts of “old acquaintances” and long ago relationships come to mind. Although New Year nostalgia can inspire a desire to rekindle past relationships, other events such … Continue reading