Tucked away just outside of Tucson, Arizona is a little mission called San Xavier del Bac, which is the northernmost mission of a chain established by Father Eusebio Kino in the late 1600s. This quaint, dignified church holds mass every day but afterward is open to the public, and we had the chance to venture […]
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Like me, you may be wondering who oversees the major projects that always seem to be in progress to keep our outdoor recreation areas in such great shape. Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Peterson, Executive Director for the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI). I learned so much about what RMFI
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Showing that you care can make or break the climate in your classroom. When they are motivated, student-veterans can be an asset to you. They can easily take on leadership roles, facilitate class discussions and meet deadlines effectively, but it’s up to you to set the tone. Knowing the rules of engagement can help you
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I love words. All sorts of words, and the weirder the better. I learn new ones all the time, even getting a word delivered each day to my inbox so I can increase my vocabulary. My favorite part of words is their etymology, and if I had a chance to study word origins specifically, I
As an educator for 25 years, I have taught a broad range of students, from the enthusiastic yet panic-stricken seventh grader to the battle-worn, educated military veteran. I have tried to be sensitive as I endeavor to maintain a contemporary style that meets students’ needs. As I continue to hone my skills as a teacher
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May 28, 2001, my 35th birthday, started out like any other day. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and the only blot on the day was my attendance at a Celebration of Life service for my teaching mentor who had passed away due to brain cancer. But I figured that if the memorial