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I’m an Addict and I’m not a Millennial

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Julie Hooker

Over the holiday break, two friends from two different academic institutions shared Simon Sinek’s conversation about “The Millennial Question.” The first time I watched it, I laughed. Sinek lowered my affective filter by joking about beanbags, free food, calling an … Continue reading →

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My Late Husband

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Today, while my students created a poster with a summary of Neil Gaiman’s book, The Graveyard, I walked from group to group. Somehow, five 14-year-old boys ended up in a group together. When I stopped to review their vocabulary, one … Continue reading →

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I Will Make You Proud, Dwight

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Julie Hooker

I Will Make You Proud, Dwight 9 January 2014 Driving to school shortly before Christmas in 2009, my phone rang. (Back then, it was not against the law to answer and chat.) The Caller ID showed “Dwight-y Hooker.” Since I … Continue reading →

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When I Become a Crazy Dog Lady Like You

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Julie Hooker

When I Become a Crazy Dog Lady, Like You . . . Teaching in a small town affords me the luxury of interacting with my students outside of the classroom. One of my students lives in my neighborhood. She cannot … Continue reading →

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Teachers Don’t Have the Luxury of “Bad Days”

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Having “a bad day” is a luxury that, for 180 days each year, is not an option for a teacher. Earlier this week, on historic Main Street in downtown Park City, I fell into fashion. The boutiques hosted an evening … Continue reading →

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Poop Happens

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Poop Happens 14 September 2014   Each year, to re-teach the Elements of Story, I use David Sedaris’, Big Boy. In the story, he visits the powder room and finds a large turd in the toilet. The ensuing battle illustrates … Continue reading →

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Before You Ask How Many Children I Have. . .

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Before You Ask How Many Children I Have . . . 3 September 2013   180.  I have about 180 children.  That’s how many I have. Each fall, without fail, when school starts, parents, teachers, and students ask, “How many … Continue reading →

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