Perseverance: Following the “Rabbit-Proof Fence”
A continuing journey Since we’re looking at the thematic concepts of adaptability and perseverance, we’ll be watching Phillip Noyce’s 2002 film “Rabbit-Proof Fence.” An important trait of good literature is that it allows us to safely and...
“Secondhand Lions” and “The Secret Lion”
“The Secret Lion” Author Alberto Álvaro Ríos tells this wonderfully conversational coming of age tale that is somewhat autobiographical. Ríos is an educator and an author, too, and still actively involved in the academic community. Check out his Web page: • Alberto...
Have you planted “Marigolds”?
Eugenia Collier’s short story challenges us to think about that moment when we transition from youth to adulthood. It’s clear that her narrator has thought about this deeply, and only after several years has she been able to put her thoughts and experiences into...
“The Door”
THE DOOR - Short Film from Octagon Films on Vimeo.added by Louise Curran Producer The Door “The Door” This film, by Juanita Wilson, is a powerful tribute to one family’s tragic experience following the Chernobyl nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 in what was...
My Name/Where I’m From/New American
Parent/Guardian as Observer on Canvas
Parent/Guardian access to Canvas CLICK HERE: Parent Access to Online Student Systems Thanks to our wonderful tech coaches, here are the directions for you to follow if you want to observe your student’s work in any of my classes. It’s great, I strongly...
About Me
Here’s a recent bio that was written for me… A veteran educator, Vince DeMiero currently serves on the Board of the Washington Journalism Education Association and was president from 2008 to 2012. As an instructor and adviser at Mountlake Terrace High School...
A word about Skyward
Okay, okay. I’ll admit it: As a teacher, I despise Skynet… er, ah, Skyward. However, as a parent of an MTHS student, I love Skyward Family Access.
So, I understand that I’m trying to have it both ways when it comes to this wonderful, horrible Web tool. Of course I want to know how my son is doing in his classes, but I don’t want to be enslaved to updating Skyward on a daily basis for my students.
But, it’s more complicated than that. Let me explain…
