From: Sally Miller <derbymiller_at_fuse.net>
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:55:44 -0400

First, many thanks to those of you who answered my recent request for memorable school experiences. In your replies I've read about some inspired moments and some creative and spontaneous teachers, just what I was hoping for. But like the baby in Vera Williams' picture book, I want "More, more, more" and I am hoping that by reposting the request I can encourage a few more of you to search your memory for school occasions that made a lasting impression on you. I really would appreciate it. Here is my original posting:

I hope this is an okay thing to do on this list. I have a nonfiction project in mind. It's still not firmly organized in my mind, but I know it's something I want to do, that I have wanted to do for years, and with which I'll need help from many people. If you remember a particular incident during your school years when a teacher did a creative bit of teaching, something unique, special, surprising, that has stayed in your memory for years, would you be willing to share it with me? I'm particularly looking for ways in which one teacher's passion and originality resulted in a meaningful experience for students. It could be something as simple as starting each day or class with a different quote from his or her favorite book. I am particularly thinking of elementary school, but I'm flexible. If you want to share the teacher's name, that would be fine, but if you can't remember it or don't wish to share it, that's perfectly all right. You can respond to me privately through this list or send me your information
 by mail: Sally Derby, 8737 Empire Court, Cincinnati, OH, 45231. Thanks in advance for your help.
Received on Sat 03 Aug 2013 01:55:44 PM CDT