User talk:Ekett001

Hi Elizabeth!

Thanks for reviewing my article. I'm going to go through your suggestions and try to improve things. I felt it important to leave out anything about myself because I wanted to maintain the neutral point of view, but I'll let you know why I'm interested in this topic! I've always been concerned about including everyone in a classroom or in an office or social setting no matter how different we all may be, so I was interested in learning more about the theories academics have on including GLBTQ students. I was intrigued, after researching, how little things - like the way we discuss personal relationships - can have an impact on whether students feel a part of the group. Hope that helps explain things!

- Mary  Mworr002 (talk) 17:45, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

Hello Elizabeth,

Congratulations on your new home! I know that it is a big deal and how good it feels to be in your own home. It is great to hear from someone else who works with children in a non-traditional setting such as yours. I can relate to your responses since I too work with children that are not the standard or typical in a given society. It can be challenging but, like you seem to show, it can be very rewarding to you as a person.

As far your philosophy, I agree with just about everything you stated since I am in the same general situation. It is hard to state a philosophy on a subject with little experience and insight. However, just as the teaching staff has stated, I am sure we will develop our philosophies as well progress.

Thanks, Lumsden232 (talk) 19:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Hello Elizabeth, I agree with all that you said about teaching and children. I also believe that teaching is something that you have to want to do. Like your teacher Ms. Simpson, you have to enjoy your work and be there for your students. If you have a teacher that does not want to do her/his work then you will have students that do not want to learn and do their work.

Thank you for your great philosophy Jmurphy (talk) 21:41, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Elizabeth,

I thouroughly enjoyed reading your philosophies on educatiion, and share your passion for embracing those who are 'outside the norm' or however you wish to describe students with extra challenges. It is amazing the extent that we can, even as adults, continue to learn about the world, through working closely with a variety of children. What exactly do you do in terms of your 10 years of working with kids? That is a great exented period of time, and it sounds like you will integrate your experiences nicely into the classroom setting.

Kendall (talk) 01:14, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

Yo Elizabeth,

I think that your experience with children will be very helpful to your teaching career. I thinl that the most important thing to consider is learning while having fun and just to cut out all the busy work and "bull-crap" that students have to endure on a daily basis. Best wishes!

Cojames (talk) 22:32, 1 June 2008 (UTC)