happy mid-june everybody!!!

“you haven’t taught until they’ve learned” – i know, heavy irony that i read this book – anyway, it’s by swen nater – a holland guy who was separated from his parents for a few years before finally getting the U.S. – and then he played basketball for john wooden – very famous basketball coach – anyway, the book was very inspiring – for teachers at least – sort of reminds you why you teach (for the money, of course:)

“walk-on” by thom gossom jr – heavily recommended to those of you that bleed orange and blue – gossom was the first au african-american athlete to graduate – one of the first african-american athletes at au period – and he walked on (no scholarship) on top of that – very good, inspiring, story of how you can achieve your goals if you’re determined enough – and a good reminder of how close to remarkable history we all live in

the other reading i’ve been doing lately would concern south africa – a bunch of articles the economist did on the country in ready for the world cup being there – i guess what i learned is that while things look really good at the venues for the games, the country still has many economic – racial – political problems – oh, and education is still very much in need of help – of course, those of you that have me as a teacher are in need of help too:)

guess that’s it – do hope you’re enjoying your break

sincerely,
dr mafeld