I met with my Speech class today, and it looks to be a fun bunch.
We took care of the typical first day of class items, such as confirming attendance to the roster and going over the syllabus. But I also had them develop some ideas for impromptu topics.
What a creative group of students they […]

One thing I’ve noticed at school is the fancy new modern desks they’ve provided in the front of many of the classrooms.
My Saturday class meets in a teleconference room, so I was expecting the cameras, microphones, and video screens. But the get-up waiting for me tonight was another story.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned, but […]

It was almost like riding a bike.
School started yesterday, and to be honest, I was a little nervous about getting in front of a classroom full of students again. After all, it’s been quite awhile, and I haven’t taught that many speech classes. But all was well.
The students themselves were even more worried […]

Well, I went to the faculty orientation meeting Monday evening, and everything seems to be in place now for the start of the fall semester. It’s a good thing, too, since classes begin Saturday morning!
One of my assignments this fall is an accelerated speech class, which meets Saturdays from 8:30 to 12:15 for eight […]

I’ve been working on getting ready for the Fall Semester, and it’s beginning to pay off.
Turns out I might get another class or two this fall, which is great.  Maureen told me this afternoon that they’re going to have to open a few more sections for classes in the English, Speech, and Sociology departments, and […]

Now that I’m headed back to teach college again, I’m taking stock to see just how many pens, pencils, reams of paper, and staples I need.
Where do you go to buy office supplies?   If you’re like me, you’re always looking around for good products at a discount price.  That’s why I was pleased to […]

I’ve decided to return to teaching, at least part time.
I got a call yesterday from Maureen at our local community college, offering me a class to teach this fall.  I stopped down today to talk to her.  I took it.
The best part is that now, if the college opens up any new sections of English […]