Category: Opinions/Editorials
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The Importance Of Appearing Positive When Returning To the Classroom At Summer’s End
Teaching is a tough job. We are part manager, part philosopher, part parent, part mentor, part babysitter, part drill-sergeant, part psychologist, oh, and I think we actually educate somewhere amidst all that. When summer rolls around, most of us need that time to regain our sanity, recharge our batteries, and reacquaint with our own families. The…
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5 Reasons I’m Excited To See Suicide Squad
It’s the big-screen realization of a concept originated in 1959 Jared Leto’s Joker It’s going “all in” on magic, razor boomerangs, crocodile skin, Will Smith, and … um … ropes Viola Davis playing Amanda Waller, aka “The Wall” It does not suffer the baggage and preconceived notions of its DC counterparts, which makes it unpredictable *Find me on…
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Wonder Woman – Leaving the Boys Behind
So you heard me gush about the Justice League trailer yesterday, and then I saw something that appears even better – Wonder Woman. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, prepare to be impressed … “Power. Grace. Wisdom. Wonder.” Doesn’t the tag line say it all? We’ve waited a long time for a Wonder Woman…
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5 Helpful Hints To Entice Reluctant Readers
People often ask me how they can get their children interested in reading, which I’m always more than happy to answer. It’s vital we encourage our young people to read. Studies show that reading improves critical thinking skills, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, empathy, and a broader understanding of the world surrounding us. Best of all? Every…
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Books To Win Over Your Reluctant Reader
I have the privilege of teaching a reading class primarily aimed at seniors in high school. It is by and large a free-choice reading class, meaning students choose to read whatever they desire. If a student doesn’t like a book, they are welcome to put it down and pick up a different one. Some of…
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On Working With Sandy Vick of Wintrust Mortgage
Years ago, in 2010, my wife and I needed a mortgage broker. A trusted source recommended Sandy Vick to us. We were pleased with the experience, but in the chaos of building a home, Sandy’s service got lost in the mix. I did remember liking and trusting her, however, and so in the last few…
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