Category Archives: teaching

“Compose Yourself”

Posted on May 9, 2018 by drdancox

My life’s calendar has been that of schools since I was five years old.  Even in retirement it hasn’t changed much.  As a former teacher, this is still an important time of the year for me. I have former students graduating—from … Continue reading →

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“Take My Advice”

Posted on April 17, 2018 by drdancox

I’ve had a “forced” hiatus from my writing the last week or so.  Chronic sinusitis now and then sidelines me to the point that I can’t think past changing the channel.  After a couple of doses of my favorite antibiotic, … Continue reading →

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A Novel Approach

Posted on March 26, 2018 by drdancox

I have wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember (OK, the older I get, the shorter THAT time seems to be!).  When I was in high school, I even earned an award for Creative Writing … Continue reading →

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“Redundancy”

Posted on May 14, 2014 by drdancox

Every year (for the last 40+) at about this time I have had the same thoughts and emotions. It’s an occupational hazard for teachers of high school students, especially those who have been as fortunate as I have been. For … Continue reading →

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“Bounded in a Nutshell”

Posted on May 9, 2014 by drdancox

I had the pleasure of reading to and speaking with a high school creative writing class this week. I really do enjoy the interaction with these kids and helping them to understand and appreciate creativity and expression. I have been … Continue reading →

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“Back in School”

Posted on April 15, 2014 by drdancox

I had the pleasure this morning of speaking with a Creative Writing class at Creighton Prep.  Fun to be back in a classroom again for a while (and not have lesson plans to write, papers to grade, meetings to attend!). … Continue reading →

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“Why Teach What I’m Teaching/What I Taught?”

Posted on April 10, 2014 by drdancox

A former student of mine, who is now in the classroom herself as a music teacher, asked me about my teaching philosophy, particularly why I taught what and how I did. It’s a question I’ve been asked a number of … Continue reading →

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