Category Archives: Teachers

Favorite #61: Teachers

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

Teachers: Doing What They Do Best I’m sure most everyone has seen the bumper sticker, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Even though I agree with the bumper sticker, teachers do so much more than just teach reading. Testing, parent conferences, lesson … Continue reading →

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Favorite #58: Grandparent’s Day

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

National Grandparent’s Day As a kindergarten teacher, I always planned for that special day in September called National Grandparent’s Day. Included in the planning would be some kind of little program for the children to perform and a handmade gift for them to make. The … Continue reading →

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Favorite #53: Blog Hopping

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

What fun to blog hop with favorite children’s authors, Brenda Barnes and Carolyn Findlay Davis. Thank you, Aileen Stewart, http://aileenwstewart.blogspot.com/ for the original invitation. I was thrilled when Aileen Stewart asked if I would like to blog hop with her. Aileen … Continue reading →

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Favorite #51: Tara Safrit: Serving Others

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

       Missionary in Tahoe City Tara Safrit, as you can see in the photo to the right, is the kind of person who lights up a room, making everyone a little happier having spent time with her. Only 23, she … Continue reading →

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Favorite #49: Melissa Edwards, Adventure with NASA

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

Launchpad to Wonder, Melissa Edwards’ Adventure with NASA This week my guest blogger is Melissa Edwards. Melissa not only teaches for the Winston- Salem/Forsyth County Schools in NC, but she also blogs and loves learning new things, especially if there’s adventure. This past April she had an adventure of a … Continue reading →

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Favorite #48: Fourth of July

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

Celebrating the Fourth of July With Fourth of July celebrations all around, sometimes it’s easy to forget why we celebrate. During a children’s sermon, recently, Pastor Joe asked the children at Franklin Baptist Church to explain what the Fourth of July meant to them. The responses were … Continue reading →

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Favorite #46: Author and Writer, Brenda Barnes

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

           Taking Care of the Earth Recycling and taking care of the earth is a big topic these days and rightly so. After years of neglect and abuse of our natural resources, I’m concerned about the legacy left behind for … Continue reading →

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Favorite #42: Music Teachers

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

Inspiring Students through Music When Myron Massey, Jr. graduated from West Rowan High School in 2006, he knew he wanted to become a music teacher. Inspired by his band director, Ms. Tammy Reyes, Myron wanted to inspire students just as … Continue reading →

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Favorite #40:Book Festival

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

Community Book Festival It was a glorious day for an event, but even more glorious because of the number of people who came to the Rowan Public Library for the Books Under the Big Top event on Saturday, April 13th, 2013. This … Continue reading →

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Favorite #38: Music Teacher

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

    Music Teacher, “Dr. Rob” Have you ever seen Elton John perform? If you haven’t, but have seen Dr. William D. Robertson, then you’ve come pretty close. “Dr. Rob,” as he’s known by many, can make a piano sing and … Continue reading →

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