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Traveler
Oh, hello Life in Labels readers! I wonder, have you noticed that I’ve been a terrible blogger for the past few weeks? Are you wondering why? Let me update everyone on what I’ve been doing: 1. Papers...
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Teacher Quality and Evaluation
Hey ya’ll, For the next few weeks, I plan on talking about getting ready to enter the teaching world. I’m currently attending interviews, job fairs, and information sessions on the regular. Today, I’d...
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Teacher Status (Postscript)
Check out this article about the status of teachers! ““In South Korea, teachers are known as ‘nation builders,’ and I think it’s time we treated our teachers with the same level of respect,” Mr. Obama...
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What Teachers Make
Famous “What Teachers Make” poem by Taylor Mali Today I spent my day at my first teacher job fair. I was there from 8 am until 4:30 pm, and I’m exhausted, but happy. I felt prepared for my interviews,...
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Hokie
Hello, again. I’m quickly gaining notoriety as the biggest bum on Life in Labels. I’ve now been on something like 15 interviews for teaching jobs, and have put more miles on my poor Taurus than she can...
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Two Things (Teacher and Hokie related)
Teacher On Tuesday, I received an interesting phone call. And, well, I have some good news. The man on the phone said this: I’ve been offered a teaching position with high school students in Never...
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Slacker
Well, I’m in finals mode. Excuse me for this week. I am finished with five years of college and two degrees next Wednesday. Job update: I accepted the job, officially. I’m employed! Oh, and Joceline?...
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Postgraduate Life (Or, musings on graduation 10 days before the event)
Well, I’m finished. All that’s left is to walk across the stage, receive my degree(s), curtsy, throw a middle finger or two, and walk towards my new life (just kidding about the curtsy). Yesterday, I...
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“Do You Have Any Advice For Those of Use Just Starting Out?”
by Ron Koertge Give up sitting dutifully at your desk. Leave your house or apartment. Go out into the world. It’s all right to carry a notebook but a cheap one is best, with pages the color of weak tea...
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Graduate
Lori’s winging her way towards Spain for a week, but I stole some pics off her facebook to show you guys the proud grad. Congratulations, Lori! Enjoy the summer before you start as a real live English...
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The Oldest
Oh hey, Life in Labels. As you may have heard, I recently graduated. If you’re wondering where I’ve been, here’s an update: After I finished finals in early May, I headed off to Myrtle Beach to...
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Wedding Novice
So, my mother has some good advice for newlyweds, which fits perfectly into Wedding Week at Life in Labels. What do I have to add to this week? Well, I’ve been to exactly one bridal shower, and it was...
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Babysitter
What young teachers do over summer break. Pardon the lack of interesting post. I’m babysitting 8 hours a day.
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Life of an Educator (On Summer Break)
7:00 am: Alarm beeps. Press snooze for five more minutes in my warm, fluffy, and white bed (courtesy of my new down comforter). 7:15 am: Five minutes becomes fifteen minutes. 7:30 am: Get dressed, grab...
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Bookworm Continued
For today’s post, I thought I’d recommend two good books I’ve been loving lately (and enjoying while babysitting): 1. The Help by Kathryn Stockett I’m late to this party, as Lauren mentioned this book...
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