An Academic Foundation Can Be Had
Remaining positive for the new draft of my college memoir All I needed was time. But that’s what I lacked. Or so it seemed. Many times, the older students have …
How to Succeed in College While Raising a Family
Studying with fellow classmates increases understanding. That’s the catch, isn’t it? Attending college while your children are growing up. College study, and all it entails, is not easy—even without children. …
Go Ahead and Apply to College
Begin your college journey today! Hopefully you’ve found some money to help pay for college tuition. While I understand that some scholarships and/or grants may require you to apply to …
Gaining Entrance to College for the Non-Traditional Student
College Entrance exams The big thing to remember about college is that prospective students can begin attending any semester; fall, spring, or summer. Getting accepted into college is no …
College: Why a Brick and Mortar Institution of Learning Matters
University of Pennsylvania To continue with last month’s blog post, why should a prospective college student attend a brick and mortar institution? While totally online degrees abound, I believe it …
Why Go to College?
A college degreeWorth the paper and tassel It’s a good question at any age. I believe people learn something new each day merely by interacting with others or reading something …
Learning How to be a Writer and a Saleswoman
I sold a few books the other night at Camden County Community College in New Jersey during the Resource Fair for Special Needs Children. I am a writer and a …
Starting the School Year with a Substitute
No one can plan for medical emergencies or when babies are born. Several times I have been a substitute for the first week or two of school. This particular time, …
The Need for a Fourth Grade Math Tutor
From competence to incompetence. The difference a substitute day can make. Like I said before, I always try to demonstrate to students on the board how to do the mathematical …
Cluttered Desks, A Substitute’s Nightmare
Substitutes don’t have time to mine the teacher’s desk for classwork or the correct textbooks to use for the lesson plan at hand. Students need to be on task, …