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Lisa M

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  • First Name Lisa
  • Last Name M
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  • Website http://oldschoolteach.wordpress.com/
  • Twitter BriteEyes49

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  • About Me I am an educator who blogs about all things that deal with education. Reform, tech, parents, teachers, etc... I have been teaching for 26 years, first in NY, presently DE.

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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M wrote a new blog entry:
    Shame on You Roland Martin!
    I listen to Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner show every morning, religiously. I love listening to him because he keeps me up to date with what is going on in our world. I also follow him on Twitter, and subscribe to his updates by email. My class Skyped wi...
    • February 4
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    • Lisa M
      Jessica Ann Mitchell I think its unfortunate how that situation was handled.
      • February 20
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Deborah Gabriel.
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Altuawn Nelson.
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M joined the group Supporting our young black youth
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Barbara Brockus.
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with April D. Byrd.
    • February 4
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    • Lisa M
      April D. Byrd Hi Lisa M! Thanks for connecting! Looking forward to new projects from you!! Our fan page is https://www.facebook.com/thinkBOLD please connect with Us.
      • February 8
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Kimsuccess Milton.
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Milton Wallace.
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Monique Jeanty.
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Olana Parquette.
    • February 4
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Wilda Faye.
    • February 4
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: @William Believe or not, some white teachers at my school use the term "white trash' when they talk about some of the kids.
    • September 26, 2012
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M has added a new profile photo.
    • September 22, 2012
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M has added a new profile photo.
    • September 22, 2012
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on william jackson's blog entry: Glad to see you are still here, keeping people aware of what's going on in the Education world! :)
    • September 22, 2012
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M wrote a new blog entry:
    Should White People Say "Ghetto" Around African-Americans?
    This has really been bugging me,and I need the opinions of my brothers and sisters. It's not an education thing, even though it happened where I teach. It's a life thing and I would love some feedback.   I attended a meeting with a number of my col...
    • September 22, 2012
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    • Lisa M
      william jackson Lisa, What I have tried to do is “educate” my students on the word. I personally resent this because of the extension to Blacks. Like Teneshia said, it is a “form” of derogatory categorizing and degrading. I don’t use it in such a way, because again, Bla...  moreLisa, What I have tried to do is “educate” my students on the word. I personally resent this because of the extension to Blacks. Like Teneshia said, it is a “form” of derogatory categorizing and degrading. I don’t use it in such a way, because again, Blacks are “TAUGHT” to degrade themselves and many do not know where the term came from, but associate it to something run down, decrepit, etc. the N word is associated with it too… I would pick my battles and educate those I feel will learn from the past that “ghetto” was a Nazi term from Europe to categorize people in a negative light. Then let them deal with it… I do not feel that whites should use the term because if they “feel” so open about it coming out of their mouths then imagine what is running through their heads and their attitudes towards our children. I’m sure they would be offended by you calling a white child “trailer trash” www.wordreference.com/definition/trailer%20trash -trailer trash. ▷noun US informal, derogatory poor, lower-class white p...    less
      • September 24, 2012
    • Lisa M
      Kataurus Braswell I use to take things like this to heart until I realized that sometimes we as blacks take things outta hand when it comes to racism and words. One reason is that we as blacks bring somethings on ourselves, such as the word GHETTO that we embrace so much. ...  moreI use to take things like this to heart until I realized that sometimes we as blacks take things outta hand when it comes to racism and words. One reason is that we as blacks bring somethings on ourselves, such as the word GHETTO that we embrace so much. We can't allow ourselves to get mad when someone else decides to use it around us. Another thing is that we are not the only people who live in the Ghetto. White folks has the trailer parks, and every other race has a slum area that they live in. I think that we are to sensitive at times, and sometimes things about us are true. Hell I was born and raised in the ghetto, and most of my family was, so if someone wants to call us ghetto, then more power to them. Ghetto does not mean black though, but at the same time, we have embraced the word and made it popular. Every race has ways of expressing themselves, but us black folks has to learn to loosen up because we love to pick and clown on people.  less
      • September 25, 2012
    • Lisa M
      Lisa M @William Believe or not, some white teachers at my school use the term "white trash' when they talk about some of the kids.
      • September 26, 2012
    • Lisa M
      william jackson OMG.....
      • October 1, 2012
    • Lisa M
      Elder Mark McNeil If the children of slavery glorifies, promotes, and uses NIGGER to each other, in their music, on comedy showcases then what is wrong with Gentiles Europeans (stop calling these people white) then why should I get upset when the Europeans call them nigger...  moreIf the children of slavery glorifies, promotes, and uses NIGGER to each other, in their music, on comedy showcases then what is wrong with Gentiles Europeans (stop calling these people white) then why should I get upset when the Europeans call them niggers or ghetto niggers? Children of slavery are hyprocrites!  
      • November 8, 2012
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with M. Hunter.
    • September 22, 2012
  • william jackson
    william jackson: Ok Lisa, I'm going to hold you to that.. Looking forward to hearing what is going on at your school.. Wm
    • September 12, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Lisa Jones.
    • September 12, 2011
  • william jackson
    william jackson: How is your school year going so far?? Mines is great so far.. wm
    • September 12, 2011
    • william jackson
      Lisa M Not bad, good group, thanks for asking.:) Have a great year! I should be able to start writing again by the end of the month.
      • September 12, 2011
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: Great minds think alike LP!:) I just was so tired of the disrespect!
    • August 9, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Coffey J's blog entry: Chinwendu, it is so difficult to fight what has been ingrained generation after generation. If you look at television now, most of the couples are interracial, esp. our black men. We have to keep trying though.
    • August 8, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M created a new poll:
    Is President Obama Ignoring the African American Community?
    This poll addresses whether or not you feel that President Obama has reached out to help the black community. Or do you feel he has been pretty one-sided with the issues he addresses?
    • Yes!
       
      0 votes (0%)
    • Yes, except when he wants our votes!
       
      2 votes (12%)
    • Most of the time
       
      3 votes (18%)
    • Sometimes
       
      0 votes (0%)
    • He's doing his best to help us!
       
      8 votes (50%)
    • Other
       
      3 votes (18%)
    Show Results  |  16 votes  |  591 views
    • August 6, 2011
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    • Lisa M
      Pam McCray The President is doing the best he can with the situation he's in after inheriting the hot mess left by previous holders of the office. Too many Americans, Afro Americans included, have selective memories. This man had the weight of the world on his sho...  moreThe President is doing the best he can with the situation he's in after inheriting the hot mess left by previous holders of the office. Too many Americans, Afro Americans included, have selective memories. This man had the weight of the world on his shoulders upon taking the oath as the first man of color. Only to be blindsided by an avalanche set into motion by the Bush administrations promises to "too big to fail corporate" giants, our current economic climate and the greed / corruption of administrations gone by.  less
      • September 27, 2011
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    • Lisa M
      jay dee Just because Obama is black...doesn't mean he is up there for us per say...if bush only paid attention to white people, it would be a problem. You have to remember the president is only a puppet. He can only do so much. Just saying...
      • October 18, 2011
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    • Lisa M
      Elizabeth Moore The president takes his job for the people, by the people seriously. He is not racist or bias as his predecessors.
      • February 20, 2012
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    • Lisa M
      VINCENT JACKSON Hi I am vincent jackson c.e.o. of the forgotten people foundation plus black people he not the president for just the black people only he is the president of the united states of america if you go to black social programs you will find that he is doin...  moreHi I am vincent jackson c.e.o. of the forgotten people foundation plus black people he not the president for just the black people only he is the president of the united states of america if you go to black social programs you will find that he is doing alot for black people dam white america they always win by letting media control your ideas stop thinking with your pocket and start useing your mind ok , white america has the jobs not obama so your beef is with them they hire whites first and then hispanic and then black people ok .  less
      • March 1, 2012
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Chinwendu Chinwe's blog entry: I made, and still make sure, that my own children, and my students, know their history! They know where there ancestors began! I make a point of stating that African-Americans did not immigrate here in the beginning, we were an enslaved people. Know your history!
    • August 6, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on william jackson's blog entry: We had a "time out" teacher in our school. He always dressed professionally and he talked to the kids, especially the black males. They couldn't stand it He didn't try to talk to any of the white female teachers, he did his job. They said, "He's always ta...  moreWe had a "time out" teacher in our school. He always dressed professionally and he talked to the kids, especially the black males. They couldn't stand it He didn't try to talk to any of the white female teachers, he did his job. They said, "He's always talking to the kids." Did they want him to beat them? He was definitely not a "Yes, massa" kind of guy. They let him go at the end of the year. We need more black males in the schools! Our babies need role models!  
    • August 6, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Coffey J's blog entry: Great post! I agree Chinwendu, no matter the shade we are still all black and beautiful! Just as we didn't choose to be dark, they didn't choose to be light. Unfortunately, a lot of men prefer light skinned sisters because it's closer to white. And, unfor...  moreGreat post! I agree Chinwendu, no matter the shade we are still all black and beautiful! Just as we didn't choose to be dark, they didn't choose to be light. Unfortunately, a lot of men prefer light skinned sisters because it's closer to white. And, unfortunately, our young sisters want to emulate what they see in videos, and do not know enough to be proud of who they are and what they look like. When their role models all wear long hair weaves, and the light skinned girls are the chosen ones, what else would they think? Do you know how many of my 5th grade girls wear weaves? How many I have to tell to keep their hands out of the white girls' hair, stroking it? I teach, so I see it every day, and I use my position to teach my babies to be proud of who they are.  less
    • August 6, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M wrote a new blog entry:
    The "Dissing" of President Obama
        "Hip-Hop BBQ", "Your boy", and "Tar Baby" are just the latest string of insults and utter disrespect flung at our president, President Barack Obama. And after the insults are thrown, the disrespectors put together a hasty apology, ...
    • August 6, 2011
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    • Lisa M
      Chinwendu Chinwe You have said it....the source of their hate is that President Obama is a strong, intelligent and very capable African-American man. They are so envious and intimidated because President Obama succeeding would force them to acknowledge the great lie and ...  moreYou have said it....the source of their hate is that President Obama is a strong, intelligent and very capable African-American man. They are so envious and intimidated because President Obama succeeding would force them to acknowledge the great lie and mental delustion they want to hold on to; some of them need to hold onto regarding skin color. All that the racists at heart are doing to cause havoc while President Obama is in office, is definitely planned work to try and make him look bad. No one ever agrees with everything a president does, President Obama is no different. But, the disrespect has long reached the level of injustice (again!). We see the truth... will not be brainwashed by the ones who is and have been selling this country down the drain...the greedy, hoarding, republicans and others. Those ones turned against America long before President Obama ever took office.  less
      • August 8, 2011
    • Lisa M
      LP Brown Very interesting and enjoyable post, Lisa. We are on the same page. I see that your post appeared two days after one that I wrote on the same subject for my own blog on moreVery interesting and enjoyable post, Lisa. We are on the same page. I see that your post appeared two days after one that I wrote on the same subject for my own blog on http://potpourri101.com/politics/stop-dissing-the-president-part-i/ Good job.  
      • August 9, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Lisa M Great minds think alike LP!:) I just was so tired of the disrespect!
      • August 9, 2011
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Rosalind Tompkins.
    • August 1, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: @ william My husband came to my school to have lunch with me. I was in the office, and he didn't know, so he walked down to my classroom. A new teacher that didn't know him, ran into the office, all flustered, because "a strange man was walking through ...  more@ william My husband came to my school to have lunch with me. I was in the office, and he didn't know, so he walked down to my classroom. A new teacher that didn't know him, ran into the office, all flustered, because "a strange man was walking through the hallways!" When someone told her it was my husband, she turned red, and couldn't even look me in my face. I guess he was after her too! LOL  
    • August 1, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with Wonder Woman.
    • July 27, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: Thanks Ivory
    • July 25, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: @William. It's funny you say especially when a father is involved. I am one of 3 black teachers in my school. I notice that when a black father is involved in their child's education, the white teachers either feel threatened, or they feel as if this pare...  more@William. It's funny you say especially when a father is involved. I am one of 3 black teachers in my school. I notice that when a black father is involved in their child's education, the white teachers either feel threatened, or they feel as if this parent doesn't know what they are talking about. I wish more Dads would stand up and advocate for their kids!  
    • July 25, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: Exactly Nate! Good for your son, a lot of our children can't, or won't, do both.
    • July 23, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: I understand that Nate,but I am talking about our children. Our children, who deliberately fail, because they do not want people to think they are intelligent. I see it more and more every year.
    • July 23, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M wrote a new blog entry:
    How Do We Separate "Being Dumb" from "Being Cool?"
    A couple of weeks ago,  I was sitting at the table, eating breakfast with my teenage son and his friend.  We were talking, (This is why I eat meals at the table any chance I get), and the topic  turned to the use of the "N" word, which led ...
    • July 23, 2011
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    • Lisa M
      Nate Mims I feel you Lisa, we just have to train our children to be intelligent and socially adept. One without the other is worthless anyway in my opinion. It's one of the largest drawbacks to the intellectual group as a whole. It's the reason that John Kerry l...  moreI feel you Lisa, we just have to train our children to be intelligent and socially adept. One without the other is worthless anyway in my opinion. It's one of the largest drawbacks to the intellectual group as a whole. It's the reason that John Kerry lost the election, he was too intelligent and too socially awkward, ordinary Americans couldn't relate and didn't trust him. If you are intelligent, yet can't communicate, then it shows a serious restriction on that intellect. It was a hard bridge for me to gap, and even harder for my son. However I did it and my son is currently doing it. Getting good grades and not being a social pariah.  less
      • July 23, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Lisa M Exactly Nate! Good for your son, a lot of our children can't, or won't, do both.
      • July 23, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Ivory Simone Well said. Great post.
      • July 23, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Lisa M Thanks Ivory
      • July 25, 2011
    • Lisa M
      tony gamblin Just keep fighting these types of battles in the war of staying true to yourself
      • July 25, 2011
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with tony gamblin.
    • July 23, 2011
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: Ms.Queenly, when I addressed stereotypes, I wasn't talking about grammar. I was talking about the behavior. I also don't believe behaving in an "educated" manner has to be synonymous with "white". I know way too many black people who are educated and sti...  moreMs.Queenly, when I addressed stereotypes, I wasn't talking about grammar. I was talking about the behavior. I also don't believe behaving in an "educated" manner has to be synonymous with "white". I know way too many black people who are educated and still black. And yes, you are correct, just being black can affect a situation. My point was, in a school situation, a parent should approach the teacher or administration actilng like they have some sense, not screaming, cussing, and threatening, and it will be probably be a lot more effective.  less
    • July 23, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Taviante Queens's blog entry: On July 4th I told my Panamanian aunt that I questioned celebrating because at that time our ancestors were slaves. Her head spun and she said indignantly, "My people were not slaves!". I didn't even bother to get into it with her. smh
    • July 21, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Taviante Queens Oh no she didn't! You know I met a Panamanian assistant director of Multicultural Affairs at my university when I was there and I got the same sense from her as the experience that you got from your aunt. Is their history really that different???
      • July 22, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Lisa M No, but their perception of history is. We all began in Africa, some of us were taken to the Carribean though. I think they prefer to start their history there. But we have to keep in mind the era they grew up in, our history was not taught, and being an ...  moreNo, but their perception of history is. We all began in Africa, some of us were taken to the Carribean though. I think they prefer to start their history there. But we have to keep in mind the era they grew up in, our history was not taught, and being an African or of African ancestry was a shameful thing, not something to be proud of.  
      • July 23, 2011
  • VINCENT JACKSON
    VINCENT JACKSON: MY NAME IS VINCENT JACKSON AND I AM THE C.E.O THE FORGOTTEN PEOPLE FOUNDATION AND I AL DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO HELP EX-OFFENDERS RE-INTER SOCIETY AND I COULD REALLY USE YOUR HELP WITH TEACHING LIFE SKILLS TO THESE PEOPLE ALSO PRE G.E.D SKILLS IF INT...  moreMY NAME IS VINCENT JACKSON AND I AM THE C.E.O THE FORGOTTEN PEOPLE FOUNDATION AND I AL DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO HELP EX-OFFENDERS RE-INTER SOCIETY AND I COULD REALLY USE YOUR HELP WITH TEACHING LIFE SKILLS TO THESE PEOPLE ALSO PRE G.E.D SKILLS IF INTERESTED CONTACT ME AT THEFORGOTTENPEOPLEFOUNDATION@gmx.com THANK YOU AND HAVE GOD BLESS DAY.  
    • July 20, 2011
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M wrote a new blog entry:
    "Don't Perpetuate the Stereotype!"
    I remember attending a parent-teacher conference when my son was in the third grade. He had been having "issues", which was no surprise to me.  My son was one of those kids who could not sit still for long. Fortunately, he had teachers who devel...
    • July 19, 2011
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    • Lisa M
      Taviante Queens So while I'm all for sometimes keeping your cool and trying to play by "their rules" to get things done in a situation where nothing else is going to work, let's remember that it doesn't always work anyway and we shouldn't be dissing the way some Black fo...  moreSo while I'm all for sometimes keeping your cool and trying to play by "their rules" to get things done in a situation where nothing else is going to work, let's remember that it doesn't always work anyway and we shouldn't be dissing the way some Black folks speak so we make them feel ashamed while we act all proper-like. In addition, I have tried this method of remaining cool and being honest, but still get accused of being an angry Black woman all the time.  
      • July 22, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Lisa M Ms.Queenly, when I addressed stereotypes, I wasn't talking about grammar. I was talking about the behavior. I also don't believe behaving in an "educated" manner has to be synonymous with "white". I know way too many black people who are educated and sti...  moreMs.Queenly, when I addressed stereotypes, I wasn't talking about grammar. I was talking about the behavior. I also don't believe behaving in an "educated" manner has to be synonymous with "white". I know way too many black people who are educated and still black. And yes, you are correct, just being black can affect a situation. My point was, in a school situation, a parent should approach the teacher or administration actilng like they have some sense, not screaming, cussing, and threatening, and it will be probably be a lot more effective.  less
      • July 23, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Nate Mims I can also recall a time where there was a similar incident with myself in junior high school. A white kid named Josh had copied off of my test. So when we turned them in and he got an A- while I got a B, I asked the teacher what was the deal. She said...  moreI can also recall a time where there was a similar incident with myself in junior high school. A white kid named Josh had copied off of my test. So when we turned them in and he got an A- while I got a B, I asked the teacher what was the deal. She said, 'you and Josh got the same problems wrong, so you must have copied off of him.' Never mind the fact that Josh was a C student and I never got less than a B in that class, I had to copy off of him. Now Josh, bless his heart, said, 'I copied off of Nate,' to which the teacher smiled and said, 'you don't have to lie Josh, there is no way a white student would copy off of a black one.'  less
      • July 23, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Nate Mims I got pissed and went to the principle, who wasn't in but the assistant principle backed the teacher. My father got to the school and tried to talk to the assistant principle, who only disrespected my father, who was rather country himself. My father gr...  moreI got pissed and went to the principle, who wasn't in but the assistant principle backed the teacher. My father got to the school and tried to talk to the assistant principle, who only disrespected my father, who was rather country himself. My father grabbed the man by the throat and reminded him that he had best watch his tone, because my father 'don't understand a lot of big words and I might just take a few of the words you are saying as disrespect and we wouldn't want that.' The man's face turned bright red and the other teachers, who had grown up with my father, talked to him and chided the vice principle for how he was treating my family. Anyway the principle came in and suspended the teacher and disciplined the vice principle for they way they treated me, a Mims.  less
      • July 23, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Taviante Queens Lisa, I was probably off-topic! I just felt I had to say that for some reason. And by "acting white", I mean that there are some educated Black folks who side with the system and play active roles in oppressing Black children and by extension their parent...  moreLisa, I was probably off-topic! I just felt I had to say that for some reason. And by "acting white", I mean that there are some educated Black folks who side with the system and play active roles in oppressing Black children and by extension their parents (some of them are just on a power trip or what have you). I also meant to say that its not just grammar/the way we talk, sometimes after being trampled on and dehumanized in so many different ways, we just lose it when dealing with confrontations, particularly when it comes to the education system and how people treat Black children; sometimes its not something we are aware of. While I don't excuse the behavior, there's more to it than just acting out for some parents. I think you're right about parents dealing with teachers and administrators. Yes, I know some parents just "act a fool" and it doesn't help the situation at all, it only makes it worse for their child.  less
      • July 23, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on william jackson's blog entry: That's what I told my 20 year old when he was posting negative comments about his boss from a previous job on FB. He said, "Only the assistant manger is my friend, and he's cool." Nothing happened, but he has taken my advice and toned down what he puts on FB.
    • July 19, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: Nate, the key word used is "raise", we were "raised" and "home trained." I got beatings and I did not grow up thinking I should beat on people. In too many homes, the child is in charge because parents want to be their friends.
    • July 19, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: I think the difference is that when I was growing up we had a healthy dose of fear of our parents. I can tell you, after teaching for 27 years, that rarely exists anymore. And I'm not advocating beating on your kid all the time. But shouldn't they at lea...  moreI think the difference is that when I was growing up we had a healthy dose of fear of our parents. I can tell you, after teaching for 27 years, that rarely exists anymore. And I'm not advocating beating on your kid all the time. But shouldn't they at least worry about what you think or what you might do?  
    • July 19, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M commented on Lisa M's blog entry: Good point Jack. And you are right, these are the same kids we medicate to get them to sit still. But, don't you think there are certain places these kids need to sit down?
    • July 18, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M replied to a topic in the forum News and Announcements:
    I started blogging July 2010 about education. I love teaching, technology, and writing, so I just put it all together. I recently came across this site, and loved the fact that here was a place where I could address issues with our children in regards to ...  moreI started blogging July 2010 about education. I love teaching, technology, and writing, so I just put it all together. I recently came across this site, and loved the fact that here was a place where I could address issues with our children in regards to their education.  
    • July 18, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M is now friends with william jackson.
    • July 18, 2011
  • william jackson
    william jackson: Hey Lisa,  I take it you teach in elementary school.. And you have your fan and computer.. Toooo cooolllll
    • July 17, 2011
    • william jackson
      Lisa M Yeah, but we have central air now, so no more fan. :)
      • July 18, 2011
    • william jackson
      Lisa M And yes, I am a 5th grade teacher and have taught for 27 years, started out in Brooklyn,NY.
      • July 18, 2011
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    • william jackson
      william jackson I'm on my 24th year here in Jacksonville, Florida. I teach PE and computers. Hopefully I will be teaching at a local college in the teacher education department. Where did you get your undergrad and graduate degress from???
      • July 19, 2011
    • william jackson
      Lisa M SUNY New Paltz-NY and Brooklyn College-MS
      • July 19, 2011
  • Lisa M
    Lisa M → william jackson: I just joined, great to see another educator blogging!
    • July 17, 2011
    • Lisa M
      william jackson Ok you teach in Delaware Alright not to far from my home in Philly... and I have teaching for 24 years here in Jacksonville, Florida
      • July 17, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Lisa M I'm 30 minutes from Philly, was there for the 4th of July
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  • Lisa M
    Lisa M wrote a new blog entry:
    "Sit Your A** Down!"(Excuse My Language)
    It's Sunday, so this really shouldn't be the title of my post, but it fits so well. I thought of the title as I sat, in all places, in a church in Boston. I recently read an article about that children's book, "Go the  F*** to Sleep", and I think it ...
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    • Lisa M
      Nate Mims Part of the thing is to never punish while angry. I will send my child to his room while I think about a fitting punishment for the misbehaviour. The most important thing is to exhibit self control. I will tell him, "look son, I'm very upset right now ...  morePart of the thing is to never punish while angry. I will send my child to his room while I think about a fitting punishment for the misbehaviour. The most important thing is to exhibit self control. I will tell him, "look son, I'm very upset right now and disappointed in what you did, you need to go to your room and I'll be in there in a few minutes." I go outside for a moment, compose myself, and then I'll go spank his butt and explain why what he did was wrong, ask him why he thought it was alright to do, and then see that he understands what he should/could have done instead.  less
      • July 20, 2011
    • Lisa M
      Pipe Talk I love this story very Good! The preacher should have said on the Mic,"Sit your ass Down!"
      • April 3, 2012
    • Lisa M
      norval henry If you do not find something to engage,interest the child you can expect them to use their energy somehow. A child needs to have a book, a toy or something interesting to do, some activity prior to an environment with little activity or they will act out ...  moreIf you do not find something to engage,interest the child you can expect them to use their energy somehow. A child needs to have a book, a toy or something interesting to do, some activity prior to an environment with little activity or they will act out their need for stimulation.  
      • April 12, 2012
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    Lisa M I joined the "Global Read Aloud" project and I need books for each student! If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated!
    http://www.donorschoose.org/lmims
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