Author Archives: Gisele Washington

Hitting the Jackpot!!

                If I were to hit the jackpot, I would be the happiest woman in the world. Aside from having an abundance of money and have the ability to travel around the world, I believe that the absolute jackpot would … Continue reading

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Balancing Work and Family

As an educator, a tremendous amount of time is utilized planning engaging lessons, purchasing classroom supplies, participating in after school clubs and activities, and fulfilling professional development requirements. With these responsibilities consuming much of your free time, balancing work and … Continue reading

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Elusive Goal

            Throughout my life, I have had to overcome many obstacles. Whether the obstacles are personal or professional, I have always been determined to set a goal and work towards accomplishing that goal which would in turn help me to … Continue reading

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Using 21st Century Education Technologies in FACS

Everyday teachers are encouraged to use 21st century technology in the classroom. Although it is sometimes challenging to master new applications as they are continuously introduced by various software companies, it is vital to FACS students’ success in and out … Continue reading

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A Memorable Teacher

I have been very fortunate to have some of the best teachers during my years growing up in Charlotte, N.C. I remember my teachers as caring people that pushed me to always do my best. They always presented engaging lessons, … Continue reading

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A Book I Would Love to Write

A Book I Would Love To Write I have often thought of traveling around the world to foreign lands to experience their culture and cuisine. I would travel to Greece and sample their legendary seafood and vegetables. I would travel … Continue reading

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Blog #3 Common Core Standards and Annual Professional Performance Review

         As a veteran FACS teacher of 10 years, I have seen education evolve tremendously. When I entered education, President George Bush implemented the No Child Left Behind Initiative. With big ideas for all, nominal funding, and no desired results, … Continue reading

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My Passions

According to dictionary.com, the meaning of passion is any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate. When reflecting on the meaning of this word, I find that I possess many passions that I have strong feeling about. … Continue reading

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Blog #1 Choosing a Career Path

Choosing a Career Path                 Choosing a career path is an exciting, confusing, and challenging task that many have gone through. When choosing a career path for myself, I had to ask myself what makes me happy. Having the need … Continue reading

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