tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post2828074177521224359..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Second ChancesTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7432677529908298792010-03-31T11:33:05.579-07:002010-03-31T11:33:05.579-07:00T. Anne, thanks for the compliment. I hope my man...T. Anne, thanks for the compliment. I hope my manuscripts start reading like good YA too!<br /><br />Glauren5, it's good to know they're handling the students the best way to avoid behavior problems. I'm with you - it's much more fun to teach in a more active way.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49713477203835669442010-03-31T11:12:20.415-07:002010-03-31T11:12:20.415-07:00I have found that the ONLY way to keep troublesome...I have found that the ONLY way to keep troublesome kids quiet is working alone and on independent assignment work! Seriously. That's sad. I love doing fun things with my kids but generally, they always ruin it by arguing, comlaining, or just being uncooperative. So much for letting the good times roll!glauren5https://www.blogger.com/profile/11111432752058326150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46607074214829502152010-03-31T10:31:51.269-07:002010-03-31T10:31:51.269-07:00WOW. This post reads like good YA. I love the peek...WOW. This post reads like good YA. I love the peek into your world. Thank you!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37058237352599789562010-03-31T09:31:34.978-07:002010-03-31T09:31:34.978-07:00Elana, listening to how teens talk and interact is...Elana, listening to how teens talk and interact is one of the perks of substitute teaching. Right now I'm with a group of ninth-graders and now I remember why I thought boys were so immature when I was their age.<br /><br />Everyone loves the quote - I wish I'd made it up.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-18907894602563735462010-03-31T08:55:59.931-07:002010-03-31T08:55:59.931-07:00Those quotes are priceless! And is it bad that I&#...Those quotes are priceless! And is it bad that I'm kinda jealous that you get to be around teens? Such great fodder for books!<br /><br />Good luck with your writing projects!<br /><br />Oh, and I love that quote at the top of this post. Beyond true.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-81109403310742074672010-03-31T07:33:22.773-07:002010-03-31T07:33:22.773-07:00Ann, I don't know what pedestal this girl'...Ann, I don't know what pedestal this girl's mother was on. This student needed a lot of attention in school, so I'm sure she's the same at home.<br /><br />It's good to be digging into a project again.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-63174933967907261512010-03-31T06:55:20.709-07:002010-03-31T06:55:20.709-07:00Loved the quote Theresa. I would be interested to...Loved the quote Theresa. I would be interested to know what type of pedestal that young girl envisioned her mother on? Sounds like tough work in this particular school, but I would imagine the rewards are great, when you do actually get through to a student.<br /><br />Congratulations on returning to your manuscript.<br /> <br />Hope it dries up soon!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46362998711132092482010-03-31T06:17:46.391-07:002010-03-31T06:17:46.391-07:00Julie, I'm glad my college classes came in han...Julie, I'm glad my college classes came in handy too. My husband is a scientist, so he makes fun of my inadequate scientific knowledge.<br /><br />Now it's drizzling and they're promising a stop to it later today. I hope so because I have to switch schools and run errands later.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-56436028116621457982010-03-31T05:45:21.408-07:002010-03-31T05:45:21.408-07:00I loved the pedestal quote and I'm glad that y...I loved the pedestal quote and I'm glad that your college science classes came in handy! I hope the rain stopped by you. I think we are finally done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055647296064332901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-1078323197814440022010-03-31T05:41:25.504-07:002010-03-31T05:41:25.504-07:00Thanks for the comment, Choices. Seeing that form...Thanks for the comment, Choices. Seeing that former student made me root for and worry about him at the same time. I wonder what he'll wind up doing.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-43032374050030016892010-03-31T04:36:28.812-07:002010-03-31T04:36:28.812-07:00I am back trying to comment because something stra...I am back trying to comment because something strange just happenned. I was commenting and my computer told me it was shutting down. Don't know what happenned. <br />Sounds like you had an interesting day. These kinds of schools are good for kids who do need a second chance. It would be interesting to go back to the school to see what they really are doing for these kids. It does take so many factors for children to be successful, this is only the beginning.<br />Thanks for sharing.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228987428444754162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-60930293644926295842010-03-31T02:52:02.152-07:002010-03-31T02:52:02.152-07:00Jackee, I shouldn't complain about the rain af...Jackee, I shouldn't complain about the rain after most of the country has been slammed with snow, but I keep doing it anyway.<br /><br />If/when I get called back there, I'm going to ask more questions.<br /><br />Brigid, it was nice to see these students in non-combative relationships with adults, but I wondered how they'd do in college or at a regular job, which requires rules and self-discipline. Hopefully they're getting those skills. <br /><br />Old Kitty, I told that girl to be more concerned with doing the job day in and day out rather than pay. <br /><br />Just this one teacher called in sick, as far as I know. It was the students that had attendance issues.<br /><br />You've had all this rain too? It's dreary. <br /><br />I'm glad you like the title of my WIP. As far as writing, I think I'm good at titles and dialogue. It's everything else that needs work!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-55616329370741697062010-03-31T02:45:28.011-07:002010-03-31T02:45:28.011-07:00Shelley, believe me, I panic!
I must've poste...Shelley, believe me, I panic!<br /><br />I must've posted this around the time you commented on the other post.<br /><br />Aubrie, since these kids live in my community anyway, giving them a second chance will (hopefully) make the city a better place. <br /><br />Thursday is supposed to be sunny. We're almost there!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49913619113142850322010-03-31T02:38:00.821-07:002010-03-31T02:38:00.821-07:00VKT and Kathleen, your comments disappeared and c...VKT and Kathleen, your comments disappeared and came back again! Perhaps my blog is haunted.<br /><br />VKT, at least I know that I'm not alone in getting lost.<br /><br />Now that you, other readers, and I wonder more about the school, I'll probably be called there all of the time.<br /><br />Kathleen, I'm glad the quote resonated with you. While I don't think we should give up on others, it puts our impact in perspective.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-64645216285334201612010-03-31T02:03:34.262-07:002010-03-31T02:03:34.262-07:00Hi
It's a very laid back approach but I guess...Hi<br /><br />It's a very laid back approach but I guess the aim of this particular school is to keep the children attending and going to school rather than not - so I guess this approach works. I hope so anyway! <br /><br />I'm a bit concerned that one of the kids thought in terms of pay for a career choice - as in what can I buy with that amount of money! LOL!<br /><br />Why are there so many teachers not turning up though? I think that the small classes and one to one teaching probably works to everyone's advantage? <br /><br />It's been raining here too non-stop! <br /><br />But so glad you got your old ms out to re-do!! Well done you! I love the title "The Disappearances" - very intriguing!<br /><br />Maths and me are not friends at all.<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-23680118944797309152010-03-31T00:32:56.455-07:002010-03-31T00:32:56.455-07:00Excellent quote, Theresa, you would kind of wonder...Excellent quote, Theresa, you would kind of wonder what other option there is for those kids.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-52315902778623374902010-03-30T21:28:09.443-07:002010-03-30T21:28:09.443-07:00Hey, is it still raining? You poor thing.
I feel ...Hey, is it still raining? You poor thing.<br /><br />I feel for these kids, but when I work with disrespectful youth, I lose my patience very quickly. I'm glad you can handle it all though! They need people like you. <br /><br />And I'd love to see their drop out rate versus the other schools right along side the employment after high school rate. That would be very interesting...Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-59532475024565009312010-03-30T19:19:59.200-07:002010-03-30T19:19:59.200-07:00Wow, I'd hate to teach at that school. I have ...Wow, I'd hate to teach at that school. I have no patience for that sort of bad attitude. I have no idea how those kids are going to compete with people in the real world. <br /><br />And I'm sick of the rain as well. blah...Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37555724056105712252010-03-30T18:39:02.511-07:002010-03-30T18:39:02.511-07:00Wow! What a group you had! Sorry about the schoo...Wow! What a group you had! Sorry about the school mix-up -- I would have panicked if I'd gotten lost, in the rain... you're stronger than I am!<br /><br />(Sorry, I must have missed this post when I commented on your other one earlier, unless it just didn't show up for me)Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-70886815821348895442010-03-30T18:05:18.883-07:002010-03-30T18:05:18.883-07:00Tiffany, if I go there again, we'll have to co...Tiffany, if I go there again, we'll have to compare notes. Congratulations again on your extended term sub position.<br /><br />Karen G, I'm glad you like the quote.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-9710407389940233832010-03-30T17:35:36.529-07:002010-03-30T17:35:36.529-07:00Oh wow, another great quote at the top of your pag...Oh wow, another great quote at the top of your page! That one is priceless!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-85155407602992258662010-03-30T17:34:34.221-07:002010-03-30T17:34:34.221-07:00This is the kind of school I'm working in now....This is the kind of school I'm working in now. I have the same kind of students in my class. I wonder too sometimes the long term effect of this school--does it help?<br /><br />On the bright side, they have had 16 graduates from their program--students who probably wouldn't have had a chance at a real high school diploma otherwise.<br /><br />There's hope for second chances :)Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330348627805471431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-65637698742252374552010-03-30T17:25:50.282-07:002010-03-30T17:25:50.282-07:00It sounds like you had quite a day! I'm glad ...It sounds like you had quite a day! I'm glad I'm on the west coast right now and am missing all the rain. The quote you chose really resonated with me today -- thank you :)kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027754898527340522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46068303918246037632010-03-30T17:24:39.411-07:002010-03-30T17:24:39.411-07:00Wow! Good for you for making it to school on time!...Wow! Good for you for making it to school on time! I could get lost in a paper bag so when you were talking about being lost, I could really relate. Your post on the special high school is so interesting. I would really like to know more about what goes on there too! I hope you get called back. At least you know where it is now.VKThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017490749224577620noreply@blogger.com