User talk:Lwahl001

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To Lwahl001

I am impressed with your educational philosophy. You want to see the best in each student and help him/her develop it. This philosophy should help you find the best even in the most difficult student. Your idea about having a child use his/her talent to help others is a great one. I have seen it bring out the best in children when I ran therapy groups. You'll be a wonderful teacher!

We have a connection to JMU: my son is there now as a freshman. I hope he can get into his major (graphic design). He loves it so far.

Yes, you do have a beautiful daughter!! I have been having trouble getting the images up on my page. Any secrets? Edono002 (talk) 04:01, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Thank you so much Laura for your kind words. Your daughter is very cute, how do you properly pronounce her name, and what does it mean? That is crazy that you were put on a three year wait list. Are there that many education majors at JMU?

I agree on the making students want to pay attention. Teachers should try to engage students as much as possible.Aartz001 (talk) 02:41, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

I feel strongly also that children should feel safe and comfortable in their classrooms. This is really the only environment for successful learning and expressions. JDT003 (talk) 16:54, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi!, Laura. First I wanted to say how cute your little girl is. She has a unique name. Like you, I believe that the classroom should be a safe and thriving environment. It is important for children to want to come to school. I also agree that there should be helpers in the classroom. It is so beneficial for them and for you as a teacher. Every child is capable of learning, we just have to bring it out in them. Lrussell001 (talk) 18:43, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

Hello Laura, first off your daughter is just adorable! Next, I commend you for completing what you originally wanted from the start. I think it just goes to show that you are passionate about what you want to do and that will go far with your teaching philosophy. I too transfered schools three times, ending at Old Dominion...3rd times a charm!Hthor0006 (talk) 03:25, 2 February 2009 (UTC)

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Hi Laura,

Thanks for contacting me on my talk page. Unfortunately, however, you inserted your comment into another persons message. Please read Help:Talk page for more on some best common practices regarding talk page use. I'll also add a standard welcome message at the top of this page. It has a few good links to help you use the wiki better. Happy editing! --Swift (talk) 15:14, 19 February 2009 (UTC)