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Kayri · 11-03-05, 03:06 AM

Okay, I'm going to attempt to answer everything here - if I miss one, sorry.

bobby9621: Yes, I am brave, crazy and nuts!

And I will be honored if one of my students ever says I was the best math teacher they ever had, because that is what I want to be when I grow up.

Frenchy: I do agree that teaching is an art, but more the art of discipline than of content. Discipline for the students, AND the teacher - the dedication type of discipline. :)

Kool Breeze: No, I'm not a black belt, but I'd like to learn karate or some other martial art someday when I'm out of grad school and have time. :hide: And I learned the military alphabet in boot camp - Army vet. I hung up my BDUs in Jan '96 and I can't claim to be mild-mannered. :) The kids would eat me up. I have to admit, I like your mental image though. Kind of like Superman or Wonder Woman.

OklahomaMama: Thanks for saying so. It's always nice to hear that my chosen profession is liked by someone else too. And congrats on your prodigy-boy. Most kids don't even want to go to school these days, much less excel at anything!

dfmclore: Someday I'll explain how I wound up in math, but not now because this post is shaping up to be long enough as it is. And, no, no semper fi here, Waterborne! all the way. :) I was in the Army's boat field - watercraft operator - boat driver to the civilians in the group.

rsaturn9: Thanks!

BrickCityAxim: I agree that a teacher needs some natural ability - it's almost like a calling for the best of them. Good teaching is about 90% love & discipline and 10% content.

To all: I'm sorry I missed this whole conversation while it was going on. I was keeping my neighbor company - he had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago and isn't allowed to do much, so he's going nuts. I try to go over there a couple of times a week because his wife works a lot of evenings and I know she worries about him being home alone. Plus, they feed me - good news for a "starving college student." :)

. . . and, I'm spent!

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Kayri Aximsite Major League Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 480 Device: RAZR V3c Carrier: Alltel Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay, I'm going to attempt to answer everything here - if I miss one, sorry. bobby9621: Yes, I am brave, crazy and nuts! And I will be honored if one of my students ever says I was the best math teacher they ever had, because that is what I want to be when I grow up. Frenchy: I do agree that teaching is an art, but more the art of discipline than of content. Discipline for the students, AND the teacher - the dedication type of discipline. :) Kool Breeze: No, I'm not a black belt, but I'd like to learn karate or some other martial art someday when I'm out of grad school and have time. :hide: And I learned the military alphabet in boot camp - Army vet. I hung up my BDUs in Jan '96 and I can't claim to be mild-mannered. :) The kids would eat me up. I have to admit, I like your mental image though. Kind of like Superman or Wonder Woman. OklahomaMama: Thanks for saying so. It's always nice to hear that my chosen profession is liked by someone else too. And congrats on your prodigy-boy. Most kids don't even want to go to school these days, much less excel at anything! dfmclore: Someday I'll explain how I wound up in math, but not now because this post is shaping up to be long enough as it is. And, no, no semper fi here, Waterborne! all the way. :) I was in the Army's boat field - watercraft operator - boat driver to the civilians in the group. rsaturn9: Thanks! BrickCityAxim: I agree that a teacher needs some natural ability - it's almost like a calling for the best of them. Good teaching is about 90% love & discipline and 10% content. To all: I'm sorry I missed this whole conversation while it was going on. I was keeping my neighbor company - he had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago and isn't allowed to do much, so he's going nuts. I try to go over there a couple of times a week because his wife works a lot of evenings and I know she worries about him being home alone. Plus, they feed me - good news for a "starving college student." :) . . . and, I'm spent! __________________ Math teachers rock!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. RED FRIDAYS Their blood runs red, so we wear red - every Friday, until they ALL come home! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks to JMJSelect for the flag. Get yours To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ! A cheery hello to all of my invisible buddies!!