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Connie Casserly

Retired teacher, writer, avid reader.
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Blog Posts

Teachers' dreams will never be deferred. How priceless! (in Herndon Patch)

Educators are the force of the future. Their passion for instilling the power of knowledge and a love for learning will rekindle society's esteem for the most remarkable profession- Teaching.

Ten Beach Bag Books and Games for Teachers (in Herndon Patch)

Teachers' beach bags are ready and waiting for these ten games and planning resources from Surfin' Santa. Here's to some fascinating summer sizzle.

Oh, Super(intendent) Claus (in Herndon Patch)

A letter and poem to school superintendents everywhere, on this, the eve of Teacher Appreciation Week.

No Time Like the Write Time to Care about Time (in Herndon Patch)

Is telling time on an analog clock and writing in cursive becoming obsolete-or am I?

Education

What Students Want: In Their Own Words (in Herndon Patch)

What do students want from teachers? Here is their Top 12 List plus a short essay.

Education

Creative Classrooms Rule! (in Herndon Patch)

Creativity is the lifeblood of both teaching and learning.Harnessing it will power generations.

With all due respect …this Valentine’s for you (in Herndon Patch)

For teachers, parents and administrators, here are a dozen long-stemmed accolades and an enormous heart-shaped box of chocolate-caramel admiration.

Some Class for Congress (in Herndon Patch)

A few refresher classes taught by seven Pitiless Professors might quell Congressional quarreling and add some class to legislators' actions.

Education

Oh, for the love of writing! (in Herndon Patch)

Do kids see writing as punishment? Unfortunately, some do.

Education

Are we having fun, yet? (in Herndon Patch)

When and why does gratification over successfully completing some of life’s duties and responsibilities morph into ennui? Why are work and enjoyment considered polar opposites?