tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63081328206689225562024-03-13T03:59:14.632-07:00Because of Teachers - Because of StudentsHISTORY IS THE BEST WEAPON FOR CHANGEUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308132820668922556.post-18664893325106516192013-01-10T06:47:00.004-08:002013-01-14T08:41:50.586-08:00Because of Teachers - Because of Students<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">History is the Best Weapon for Change</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">by Betty Dotson-Lewis & Kathleen Colley Slusher, </span><span style="color: cyan;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: small;">authors of the novel "Th</span><span style="background-color: black; font-size: small;">e </span><span style="background-color: black; font-size: small;">Girl From Stretchneck Holler, Inside Appalachia"</span></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: cyan;"> </span><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Betty-Dotson-Lewis/e/B007YMHFBE/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1" style="color: red;">http://www.amazon.com/Betty-Dotson-Lewis/e/B007YMHFBE/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1</a></b></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Because of Teachers – Because of Students<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Like the rest of the world my mind is locked on Dec. 14, 2012,
Newtown, Conn. Every time I go for a
walk, get tired, pray, see a happy child, a child crying, a school bus, watch a
teacher’s eyes light up when her students learn a new word or understand long
division, or for no reason at all, my mind flashes back to the tragedy of 20
elementary students shot -- and the brave teachers and school staff who gave
their lives attempting to save the lives of their students. The stories of
heroic actions by teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary made me think of the impact
teachers have had in my life and the lives of other students I know.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I grew up in a coal-mining community on a one-lane road in the
remote mountains of rural West Virginia.
Our school and church were the center of our lives. Religious activities
took place in church; all other community activities were held at our school,
including club meetings, dances and voting. Teachers were the leaders of our
community.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I remember my first days of school. My mom helped me onto the big yellow
bus. The bus driver, Mr. O’Dell, was the
husband of my teacher, Mrs. O’Dell. He seated all of the little kids up front
so he could keep an eye on them. I was scared and nervous being away from my
mommy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">for the first time. During the first weeks, I cried and each
time I cried my teacher, Mrs. O’Dell sat me on her lap and hugged me and told
me I would be just fine. She always made me feel better and soon I didn’t miss
my mommy so much. In the days and weeks
ahead Mrs. O’Dell became my mommy at school and my mommy and my teacher became
inner changeable. Soon I was calling Mrs. O’Dell “mommy” and calling “mommy”
Mrs. O’Dell. That is how important a teacher
became to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">And the more time I reflect on the role teachers have had on
my life and the lives of others since this tragedy, the more I realize the
impact teachers have on our lives, our communities, and our world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">And so, I was not surprised by the stories of sacrifice and bravery at Sandy
Hook. Teachers and their students are truly family to each other; it is because
of each other that they stand hand-in-hand even in the face of the unspeakable.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>By Betty Dotson-Lewis<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I went to college<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I learned to read, write and love books<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I learned to do math<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I learned the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States and the importance of the Constitution<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I became a member of Clubs like 4-H and
became a State Public Speaker Champion<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I was involved in sports and made my body
strong<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I had a ride to church<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I learned French and German<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I had a nutritious breakfast and lunch,
even in the summer<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I received toys at Christmas<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I had a warm jacket for winter<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I got a hug when I needed it<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Teachers: I’m alive<br />*************************************<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of Students</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>By Kathleen Colley Slusher<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I found a purpose in life<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I answer to "Teacher" morning,
noon and night<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I smile at eager faces when I'm tired at
the end of a long day AND bus duty<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I cry at their graduations and rejoice
when they come back to see me<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I stay young at heart<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I see myself through their eyes and I am stronger and better<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I strive to learn more so that I can
teach them more<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I remember myself at their age and I
relate to remembered dreams and aspirations<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Because of students: I run to them when they fall and need
help </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">getting up</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Because of students: I found extra money in my pocket because one of </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">you needed a cheerleading uniform</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I learned the meaning of blind faith<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because of students: I tell their stories and I learn from
them<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because of students: I willingly put my life on the line</span><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ed.mcmillion"><b><span style="color: #3b5998; font-size: 12pt;">Ed McMillion</span></b></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Teachers are
always telling us that we will use math every day of our lives. My wife and I
are currently moving and I came to a realization. Pickup truck loads of my
wife's self-bought teaching supplies roughly equate to her number of years of
teaching divided by 1.5. She has been teaching for 8 years. You do the math.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaching in the late 60s students were told not to question a teacher so in the
first two weeks of the semestser I would tell them something they knew was not
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