Tag Archives: education

Picutre a Day #62 – Another Art Project

Posted on March 2, 2012 by joanienaz

Anyone who attempts to follow my train of thought knows that I hop around like…well, someone who gets more ideas than I can follow through on in any given moment. I make a lot of lists. Right now I have … Continue reading →

Posted in art, DIY, picture a day | Tagged art, corners, education, hobbies, inspiration, painting, postaday, watercolor | 2 Comments

Picture a Day #37 – SW Colorado

Posted on February 6, 2012 by joanienaz

After camping in Mesa Verde National Park, we stayed with family in Cortez and did a little wandering in Dolores. Dolores, Colorado Not my best photography, but I think it’s fairly legible! This is a great graphic of the cultural groups … Continue reading →

Posted in history, picture a day, travel | Tagged Anasazi, Colorado, education, history, postaday, travel | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #35 – From Signs to Symbols

Posted on February 4, 2012 by joanienaz

Ok, a friend posted a comic on Facebook this am that had to do with this topic, and I couldn’t resist. I simply had to wax poetic. I am one of those grammar freaks who cringes when certain errors occur. … Continue reading →

Posted in art, picture a day, writing | Tagged apostrophe, art, collage, education, poetry, postaday, thoughts | Leave a comment

Putting Myself Out There

Posted on October 18, 2011 by joanienaz

I was the kid who tried to make herself small in the classroom, and rarely raised my hand. Not because I didn’t have anything to say, or that I didn’t know the answer to what was being asked. I simply … Continue reading →

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Power to the People

Posted on September 27, 2011 by joanienaz

Everyone is talking about schools these days, and worrying about the performance of students on standardized tests. Many point the finger at teachers, the ones in the classroom preparing students to take standardized tests. It is their fault if students … Continue reading →

Posted in interpersonal, stuff we have to do | Tagged education, schools, thoughts | 2 Comments

Teaching in a Minefield

Posted on June 18, 2011 by joanienaz

When I was a kid, I felt sorry for some of my teachers, and what they went through to get and keep their students’ attention as they guided us through our lessons. Some of them seemed to have a gift, … Continue reading →

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Working Without a Net

Posted on March 10, 2011 by joanienaz

The media is full of drama about states trying to balance the budget by cutting programs and services paid for by tax dollars. The money has to come from somewhere. How far can we stretch those dollars? It seems ironic … Continue reading →

Posted in stuff we have to do | Tagged budget, California, education, family, public employees, public services, thoughts | Leave a comment

What to Do…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by joanienaz

When you have nothing to do or too much to do and you are avoiding everything that feels obligatory, it’s hobby time! I come from a family of hobbyists. There are craft persons on both sides, so it is apparently … Continue reading →