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19. {{{{{phylny}}}}}. No one's a nobody here. Everyone who posts contributes.

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Why I had to leave DU and the long journey back. My first post in nine years. [View all] Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 OP

You make me believe in reincarnation... and karma Bucky Apr 2024 #1

II have a feeling I will be writing a lot about karma in the coming years. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #4

Personally I think the problem with society today is the *lack* of karma. Bucky Apr 2024 #7

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Welcome back!!! niyad Apr 2024 #3

I've enjoyed a lot of your posts! Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #5

Thank you very kindly. I certainly remember your"Don Redmond" niyad Apr 2024 #54

That's one hell of a journey (or more!) chowder66 Apr 2024 #6

I'm just getting started! Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #15

I'm in awe of your resiliency. chowder66 Apr 2024 #21

I don't share some of that stuff, even with my husband. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #31

She did the same for as long as she could but chowder66 Apr 2024 #35

I don't share everything, even with my husband, and am guilty of trying to hide injuries Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #34

OMG! I hope you heal quickly!! chowder66 Apr 2024 #37

numerous ways to achieve a goal NJCher Apr 2024 #41

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Wow! Thank you for fighting for your students. Akacia Apr 2024 #9

Wow. Think. Again. Apr 2024 #10

If this helps: Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #25

Thank you, wise words! Think. Again. Apr 2024 #48

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Thank You For Sharing DET Apr 2024 #12

Your persistence inspires me. I will be looking forward to your posts now that you're home again 👏 Deuxcents Apr 2024 #13

I'm a nobody here, and I rarely read posts as long as yours, phylny Apr 2024 #14

{{{{{phylny}}}}}. No one's a nobody here. Everyone who posts contributes. highplainsdem Apr 2024 #19

Me too! And I read it all as well! very well written story oldsoftie Apr 2024 #79

It was a lot of words, and I cut a lot out. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #82

Welcome back! And kudos for all the good you've done, all the battles fought for all the right reasons. highplainsdem Apr 2024 #16

SO glad to see you, and your story is important. nolabear Apr 2024 #17

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I met the Australian Principal of the Year, with whom I am now friends. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #85

Love this! And can't wait to read more! Bluesaph Apr 2024 #20

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Wonderful! More long-form posts like this, please! Glad to see your new incarnation. keopeli Apr 2024 #23

Bravo! Easterncedar Apr 2024 #24

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I do remember DonRedwood esp your poignant post to RowdyBoy, who'd passed before you could tell him hlthe2b Apr 2024 #29

That was one of my last posts Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #40

I'm a firm adherent of perseverance. Mr. Evil Apr 2024 #30

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One of my favorites was about my new deaf little white kitten. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #43

Have 2 Here ProfessorGAC Apr 2024 #44

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Everyone on this website should Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #46

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Fascinating post PatSeg Apr 2024 #50

Absolutely stunning. Welcome back with open arms, & so proud to give the 100th Rec Hekate Apr 2024 #51

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Not yet. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #100

Welcome back, my dear Teacher! What an amazing story. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #57

Thanks Peggy! Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #110

No worries at all! Long posts do not scare me! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #112

I ignored this post three or four times before clicking on it. LiberalFighter Apr 2024 #58

I definitely remember reading your posts stage left Apr 2024 #59

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Oregon State Teacher of the Year? WOW! This fellow Oregonian says "YAAAAYYYYY!!!" calimary Apr 2024 #61

Glad you found your way back. blm Apr 2024 #62

Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back... benfranklin1776 Apr 2024 #63

By providing your old screenname you've given them the opportunity to "out" you once again. rwild1967 Apr 2024 #64

It's already out there, and I'm no longer at that district. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #98

Welcome back iamateacher Apr 2024 #65

Welcome back, Teacher of the Year From a fellow teacher. debm55 Apr 2024 #66

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Parent of LGBTQ children yankee87 Apr 2024 #68

Teacher of the Year ........ Upthevibe Apr 2024 #69

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Thank you for your wonderful work and wonderful self. people Apr 2024 #73

I think it's safe to say that that your upcoming stories will have an eager audience. DFW Apr 2024 #74

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Welcome back and hello to a fellow Oregonian! oregonjen Apr 2024 #77

Oh yes. I know. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #90

I know. I intend for people to know who I am. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #91

Wow! I just read some articles and your Wikipedia page. Those administrators really crossed all boundaries tblue37 Apr 2024 #78

The last time I checked it, it didn't even have the Supreme Court stuff in it. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #89

I'M bitter about it! It,'s all so unnecessarily, gratuitously cruel and destructive. I think you never fully recover tblue37 Apr 2024 #92

Welcome back! Some will still come for you if you post things they dont like though oldsoftie Apr 2024 #80

Haters have to hate. enigmania Apr 2024 #81

I don't know what to say other than--WOW! Bayard Apr 2024 #83

It was written order! They handed me a copy of it and asked me to sign that I had read it. Teacher of the Year Apr 2024 #86

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We're all stories in the end ... with apologies to the good doctor TBF Apr 2024 #94

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My Sister was an Oregon teacher.. Permanut Apr 2024 #103

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You write with passion about topics in drawn to RainCaster Apr 2024 #108

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