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Re: Pulling the 10 of Hearts

Marquinparks — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:52:20 -0000

No problem, Angela. Let me know how it goes.
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Re: Pulling the 10 of Hearts

Marquinparks — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:49:50 -0000

That's why I always feel like I have to make more of an impact.

Re: Pulling the 10 of Hearts

Marquinparks — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:47:39 -0000

It is great to be invited to participate on a platform like this where I can share my path and think about the future. I am looking forward to sharing more of my perspective in the future. Thank you for reading and commenting.

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Re: Pulling the 10 of Hearts

Angela Knight — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:25:04 -0000

Thanks for sharing your personal success story. This is beautifully written. I look forward to sharing this with colleagues.

Re: Pulling the 10 of Hearts

jasonflom — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:52:36 -0000

I both agree with you and (unfortunately) disagree with you. This IS a refreshing perspective. I could not agree more. However, the there has been significant change in the make-up of the workforce, toward LESS diversity. Here is a piece by Edushyster that unravels the disturbing shift in demographics. http://edushyster.com/?p=1034

Re: Pulling the 10 of Hearts

RJ — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:20:07 -0000

It's refreshing to hear a perspective such as this, in an educational system that hasn't experienced much change in the make up of it's workforce in many a decade. Thanks for getting the word out!

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Re: Reflecting on the Bammy Awards

an energized attendee — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:49:08 -0000

A very thoughtful post. Thank you. As someone who attended the event, accompanying one of the nominees, some of the thoughts you express about the link to the Oscars were ones I was considering, as well, and your comments give them shape and go beyond them. What struck me, though, was how, in two-sentence acceptance speeches, the recipients communicated first gratitude and second a powerful statement about some important truth we need to keep in mind. The consistency of thoughtful message was so strong and rich and concise that it set the event apart from the Oscars for me. In fact when one substitute for a recipient came on stage with a comment that might have flown at the Oscars, it was the only flat acceptance of the evening.

These awards are not just for the recipients. They are an opportunity for the rest of us to examine what we value and what we should value, and it is here that they carry the greatest power. I have three suggestions for the future: One is that more be said briefly about the accomplishments of the winner, just a sentence or two is sufficient, but it would enrich the evening by expressing the value of their contributions; two is that a news release be ready to send to the media to make the event more of the megaphone you mention; and three is for this year's recipients be invited to and make every effort to attend next year's event to celebrate their successors.

Re: Learned Humanity

jasonflom — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:26:46 -0000

Thanks, Paul.

Re: Learned Humanity

jasonflom — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:26:35 -0000

Hey Shawn,

When you think about it, there was little ethnic diversity in Germany, as well. Basically just religious, sexual orientation, and lifestyle. So, as you've shown, the lessons from Night and the Holocaust speak to universal truths that can be applied in any context.

I worked for North Carolina OB. And no, $91 per diem AND being away for 3 weeks, does not a family raise. :)

Cheers.

Re: Learned Humanity

Paul Bogush — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:30:51 -0000

I wish the "monsters" creating the CCSS agreed....

Wonderful read...thank you for reminding all of us why we teach.

Re: Learned Humanity

Shawn M. White — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:34:30 -0000

You're welcome, Jason. Yes, empathy is a powerful lesson from reading Night. We explore its relevance to social relations within the school, community, media, etc. We are not ethnically diverse in my little part of the world, but we are economically. Another lesson we draw from it is a sense of perspective and gratitude for what we have in our lives while exploring ways to cherish what we have and to approach our problems in comparison to the plight of the victims.

What OB did you work for? I seriously considered the dive into OB, was pursuing their Florida at-risk adolescent program, but by the time I was doing this I was also proposing to marry my wife and looking to settle into domestic family-hood: the greatest adventure of them all! I did have the great opportunity to work with many OB'ers at Summit Achievement in Fryeburg, ME, leading trips and working some adventure therapy with at-risk teens throughout the White Mountains. Alas, $91 per diem does not a family raise.

It is sincerely a pleasure to connect with you. I look forward to more discussion and sharing.

Peace.

Re: Learned Humanity

jasonflom — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:24:01 -0000

Thanks, Shawn. I agree about the profoundness of Holocaust study. I also taught Night with my 8th graders and was always impressed with their empathetic embrace of the suffering and depth of understanding.

Funny about the Kurt Hahn quote, I first read that when I started working at Outward Bound and it had a similar effect on me. After OB while I was still teaching, it was a quote that I always had posted somewhere. He was the man, you are absolutely right.

I appreciate the comment. Cheers.

Re: Learned Humanity

Shawn M. White — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:36:17 -0000

Very powerful, poignant, well stated reflection. Study of the Holocaust was the most profound of my secondary & undergraduate years,and I now read/teach Night each year.
This is my first visit to your blog and a moving one at that. To top it off I just scrolled by your Kurt Hahn quote, a quote that was key to my development as an outdoor educator and later (now) also as a special educator. I carry that quote and Hahn's philosophy/impact in my heart and soul. He was the man!
Glad I stopped by. Thanks for such a meaningful post.
Shawn