Tag Archives: Newsroom

The Princess of Positivity: POP

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Julie Hooker

I LOVE Newsroom.    At the end of season 2, Will McAvoy puts himself in charge of morale. It was a brilliant scene. Charlie replies, “We aired a doctored tape in support of a fake report. The guy who doctored the tape … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary Lesson: Literally vs. Figuratively

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Vocabulary Lesson: Literally vs. Figuratively My backyard is literally and figuratively a shit show. Okay, this is not tomorrow’s lesson plan. On Thursday and Friday, I struggled to help students understand the word “figuratively.” Yesterday, with bright sunshine and 36 … Continue reading →

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He Was a Man, a Great Big Man with a Wikipedia Page

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Dwight Hooker. He was a man, a great big man. My late husband had a Wikipedia page.  (That’s pretty freaking cool.) Dwight Hooker’s Wikipedia Page A few years ago, I was photographed by Mark Maziarz.  I shared the proofs with … Continue reading →

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Hopping Down the Bunny Trail

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Hopping Down the Bunny Trail 29 December 2014 Regardless of what I taught, Dwight was supportive. Long before I became a “real” teacher, I taught primary in my mother’s ward. At the time, Dwight and I lived in a one-bedroom … Continue reading →

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