Times are apassing, as they say. My good friend and colleague of many decades,
Steve Childs, has retired. I will miss him and I could write an ode to him for being a
good person and what I call a "charismatic teacher." Maybe later. Meanwhile, semester
classes are beginning next Monday although I'll have to miss all this week's meetings in
order to stay close to home and care for Susan. Nevertheless, I've been too long away
from the classroom; I'm feeling that itch to get back on campus; I'm getting in the
groove. That and Steve's retirement have sent a chorus line of "quickies" dancing across
my mind. So, with your indulgence, I'll share them like in "one-a-day-vitamin fashion.
Here's the first:
You can tell a lot about a teacher's attitude by whether she/he just stands
flat-footed with an empty gaze around students or, like Steve, is always on his toes with
a twinkle in his eyes.
Make it a good day.
--Louis--
Louis Schmier www.therandomthoughts.edublog.org
Department of History www.newforums.com/L_Schmier.htm
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