Author Archives: sthurstonmspp
New Cover Sheets on all the TPS Reports…
Report writing- not the kind where you proudly declare every bit of useful (useless?) information you have gathered on the Gila Monster to the delight of your classmates who find its resemblance to a dragon thrilling and chilling, but the … Continue reading
Through the looking glass
The setup was familiar; groups of tables dotted with green folders, anxious faces with screwed on smiles, and the inevitable variation of outfits that occurs when young, not-quite-professionals dress to impress. Though the laughter was initially forced and the smiles … Continue reading
We named the dog Indiana
Who has seen Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? There is a terrifying moment when Indy is traversing the treacherous path to the Holy Grail and is required to take a leap of faith: despite a horrifyingly large and bottomless … Continue reading
Smell the roses, blow out the candles
“Remember to feed the teachers, or else they’ll eat the children!” I was told this last night by a professor, and while it tickled my funny bone it also resonated. Teachers that are tired, unappreciated, unconnected and who feel incapable … Continue reading
Countdown until February Vacation
I woke up this morning with a headache, stuffy nose, and raging sore throat. When I laughed, a strangled croak was all that emerged. I had, no more than 12 hours before, assured my supervisor that I had managed to … Continue reading
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Recipe for success!
“I know what a WISC is!” That’s what he said, and I froze. Oh gosh, has he done this recently? Is this whole test invalid? “It’s what you use to make dough!” Ohhhh wow, how great a moment is that! … Continue reading
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Butterflies
Among the assignments for this semester (and all of those that follow, I presume) I will have to administer a test to a young child at school. I am nervous: though I have worked hard to know the ins and … Continue reading
fuzzy feelings
“I have been waiting and waiting for you!” he exclaimed, huge grin spread across his freckled face. Some of the best moments in life arise from feeling needed. Especially when you are wanted by a young child. No matter the … Continue reading
Good Morning!
My mind seemed to be slogging through some hazy funk. Yesterday was our first day back to the grind after a blissful three weeks off and while I thought I would be able to shake off the accumulated cobwebs with … Continue reading
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