here’s the job I left

Here’s the job I left.  The opening just closed yesterday (and wasn’t open very long, I don’t think). I think they’re trying to get the position filled by the beginning of the winter quarter. I’ll be curious to hear who applied and, of course, who gets it!

Education INSTRUCTION AND CLASSROOM SUPPORT TECH 2 Yakima Valley [...]

“Blessed the traveler who journeys the length of the light” — Dan Fogelberg 1951-2007

I’m saddened today to learn of Dan Fogelberg’s death. Some of his songs have kept me company, as well as inspired me, during a lot of my life. And they are still among my all-time favorites. The first two that come to mind are “Nexus” and “In the Passage.”
Very sad. I’ll miss him.

“Nexus” (from [...]

Dante’s Divine Comedy

I’m taking a class in Dante’s Divine Comedy next quarter. So, ooooh, I wish this Teaching Company lecture set was on sale (when they’re not on sale they’re way too expensive).
Dante’s Divine Comedy
(24 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture)
Course No. 287 Taught by William R. Cook, Ronald B. Herzman
Note to self: check back in a few [...]

Six tips to help students gain expertise

Hello from my alma mater writing center (at YVCC). I just found a copy of Nancy Sommers et al’s pamphlet Making the Most of College Writing: A Guide for Freshmen. Nice. I especially like this section, since so often students can’t imagine how they can become scholars themselves or how they can write with real [...]

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Woo hoo! I’m finally completely finished with Fall quarter ‘07. 1:01am
I finished my WR 511 The Teaching of Writing paper last night (and went out and celebrated with Travis and Vicki). And tonight I just finished the last couple papers I had due: a reflection paper and case study for the teaching practicum (Hi, [...]