Category Archives: teaching

Hey, Thanks for the Candy

Posted on October 31, 2011 by José Iriarte

I had a bit of a . . . complex reaction to receiving some candy from an anonymous colleague. I wanted to express how I felt about it, because, Hey! That’s what I do! But school didn’t seem to be … Continue reading →

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Protected: Hey, Thanks for the Candy

Posted on October 31, 2011 by José Iriarte

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However do you want me, however do you need me?

Posted on August 27, 2011 by José Iriarte

Over the last week-plus, summer ended and we went back to reality here at Casa Iriarte. I’ve been so swamped with things! to get done! immediately! that I haven’t had a chance to come up for air until tonight. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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One reason to become a teacher

Posted on August 16, 2011 by José Iriarte

On Friday I was fortunate enough to attend the wedding of one of my former students. Over the years there’ve been way too many funerals, but this was my first alumni wedding. During the reception, I had the most wonderful … Continue reading →

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Reasons not to become a teacher

Posted on August 5, 2011 by José Iriarte

The other day, a former student of mine who is now in college wrote to me asking me to share with her the “dark side” of being a teacher. There are plenty of sources one can find romanticizing the teaching … Continue reading →

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Bad Teacher, Terrible Movie

Posted on July 10, 2011 by José Iriarte

We don’t get out to see movies as often as I’d like. They’re really expensive these days, especially for a family of four, and times are tough. The other day my wife suggested that for about the price of us … Continue reading →

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