Running on Empty

Well, not exactly on empty; however, this dental assisting instructor is out of ideas for a student project and needs some help.  Each time I teach a course called Assisting in a Specialty, I have my students create a patient … Continue reading →

Teaching and Learning

Who says teachers can’t learn?  It’s something that every teacher must do – continue learning.  Every day I teach, I learn something.  Sometimes I learn new things about the topics I teach, sometimes I learn new things about my students, … Continue reading →

WWYD?

What would you do if a student lied to you and then admitted it? This happened to me this week.  Monday I had a student call me at home after 5pm.  I was in the middle of dinner with my … Continue reading →

What’s your policy?

Have you seen that Liberty Mutual ad with the tagline:  “Responsibility, what’s your policy?”  Every time I see that ad it makes me think – and not about my insurance needs. The ad highlights people helping people – not getting … Continue reading →

It’s been a while

Actually it’s been more than a while since my last post, and I truly have no real excuse. I haven’t felt “moved” to blog – the spring semester pretty much drained me and then I taught a speedy summer session … Continue reading →

Color of the Day: Yellow

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Spring is one of my favorite times of the year – as long as I survive allergy season I can then enjoy Spring! Editorial pictorial of the color of the day:

Call for Ideas

As my “about me” section says, I am a dental assisting instructor at a local community college.  Since I am not a classically trained educator, I seek ideas from my reading public.  Whether you are a dentist, assistant, hygienist, other … Continue reading →

Politics & Hope

For the last few days, I’ve had a lot on my mind.  I’m trying to get back into the groove of teaching after being off a week for spring break.  I’m trying to get my house in some kind of … Continue reading →

Welcome Spring

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As I welcome spring…..let’s look back at a few winter pictures so we can remember why I am not a fan of the cold season. Stay tuned….spring picture are coming soon!

Spring Break

So that wonderful time of year is upon me again, spring break! I had such a great week of cleaning planned and now it’s Tuesday and I cannot find the motivation to do any of it…except the normal stuff. I … Continue reading →