tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post786155369145933097..comments2023-07-09T08:11:50.138-05:00Comments on For All I Can Tell: Definitional DistressKaren Henry Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418652258921381993noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-87539788461241943742016-06-18T08:15:49.844-05:002016-06-18T08:15:49.844-05:00Todd, you were in the very first class I ever taug...Todd, you were in the very first class I ever taught, and I am forever grateful because you never let me get with anything. You held me accountable, and yet you overlooked my mistakes. Every time I read your convoluted sentences ( and there were MANY), I learned to smile past them. I realized you were trying, reaching beyond your grasp. And that is what teaching ought to accomplish. I learned to believe in the best in my students. Because of you. Karen Henry Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418652258921381993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-40821049430476786932016-06-18T04:28:05.183-05:002016-06-18T04:28:05.183-05:00I always knew that you had our backs, Karen. It wa...I always knew that you had our backs, Karen. It was evident in your spirit, kind smile and open heart. I hope that I was one of the students on that "list." I also remember teachers who would have praised that list and gleefully contributed additional names. Those are the same teachers I enjoyed irritating. The most effective and successful educators are always the ones who first develop a loving relationship with students and then place academics as the second goal. Otherwise, students are better off absorbing curriculum from dry and worn textbooks. Thank you for always placing love and tolerance before SAT scores and family prominenceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467833690543792530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-39609709670719078632016-06-18T04:24:54.549-05:002016-06-18T04:24:54.549-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467833690543792530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-31222788730765452952016-06-18T04:24:07.056-05:002016-06-18T04:24:07.056-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467833690543792530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-38109174199694669602016-06-09T09:57:33.386-05:002016-06-09T09:57:33.386-05:00I appreciate the vote of confidence. Always know y...I appreciate the vote of confidence. Always know you're free to share my posts if the spirit moves you.Karen Henry Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418652258921381993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-22876536223660395982016-06-09T07:07:53.399-05:002016-06-09T07:07:53.399-05:00Well it seems my comments are getting through desp...Well it seems my comments are getting through despite my ineptitude. Keep writing. We all need your insight.RevJon123https://www.blogger.com/profile/06226899490237489581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-58553237470971608552016-06-07T15:24:35.010-05:002016-06-07T15:24:35.010-05:00I knew what you meant. I promise I wasn't temp...I knew what you meant. I promise I wasn't tempted to get out my red pen.Karen Henry Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418652258921381993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-18233239594764072122016-06-07T15:24:02.939-05:002016-06-07T15:24:02.939-05:00I experienced you in both professions in the best ...I experienced you in both professions in the best possible way. I feel lucky indeed.Karen Henry Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418652258921381993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-22250951911638401052016-06-07T15:17:14.542-05:002016-06-07T15:17:14.542-05:00What a sensational experience. I'd have given ...What a sensational experience. I'd have given anything for a colleague like you. I hope you've read through my guest bloggers who posted the last few months, all former students of mine who defied easy definitions. Karen Henry Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418652258921381993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-9691894083257235702016-06-07T13:23:25.843-05:002016-06-07T13:23:25.843-05:00Oops. Offer not over in the last sentenceOops. Offer not over in the last sentenceRevJon123https://www.blogger.com/profile/06226899490237489581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-90974574078249944292016-06-07T13:22:08.051-05:002016-06-07T13:22:08.051-05:00Thanks for sharing this. In both instances I have...Thanks for sharing this. In both instances I have been the person in charge as a pastor and as a headmaster that you would have come up against. I was/am fascinated by individuals who actually consider what their words and actions reveal about their integrity and wholesomeness.You over a very refreshing reminder that there are folks like you who are actually looking at what they say, believe, and cherish.RevJon123https://www.blogger.com/profile/06226899490237489581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372508285068401224.post-62030091287670149212016-06-07T12:43:22.823-05:002016-06-07T12:43:22.823-05:00I've always been a fan of nonconformists! As ...I've always been a fan of nonconformists! As a guidance department intern, I asked for a list of similar kids. Suspecting that most "troublemakers" were high energy, creative types (often bored by school) and often with leadership ability, I asked them to form a group to help me run a career fair. They were amazing --even designing an R2D2 out of a galvanized steel garbage can that one of them would sit in and the others would wheel around the auditorium. People could stop and ask questions and the "robot" (or the kid inside the can with a directory and a flashlight and a simple voice synthesizer) would provide answers. and we had the most awesome career fair the school had ever seen. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142595457697096172noreply@blogger.com