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Sandra K. Stiles

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June 12, 1958

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Sandra K. Stiles The best thinng about being a teacher is seeing that struggling child 'get it'. It doesn't matter where they are in their learning. Hearing that child…moreThe best thinng about being a teacher is seeing that struggling child 'get it'. It doesn't matter where they are in their learning. Hearing that child say, "I get it now. That was easy." You knew how hard they struggled yet when that light goes on it seems like it was the easiest thing in the world. Hearing that child that tells you at the beginning of the year, ".I hate reading." Tell you at the end of the year, "Wow, I didn't know there were good books out there, you made a reader out of me." The best thing is teaching a child to see the potential in themselves and then watching them bloom.(less)
Sandra K. Stiles Thanks for the offer. I won't cancel it. As an author myself I know how important sales are.…moreThanks for the offer. I won't cancel it. As an author myself I know how important sales are.(less)
Average rating: 4.45 · 22 ratings · 14 reviews · 1 distinct work
Steps to Courage

4.45 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
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This week we had state tests at school. One of my former student's asked how my new book was coming along. I replied that I'd done little writing this year because of all of the effort I had put in on lesson plans, etc. My principal was standing there and assured her I would get back into it. This kind of lit a fire under me.

Today I opened the book Hooked by Les Edgerton
I mention this because as a Read more of this blog post »
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Published on April 21, 2012 10:10 Tags: improving, writing

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Ten Days in a Mad-House by Nellie Bly
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My fascination with this book came when my students had to read an excerpt in my Middle School English class. They struggled to understand why someone would purposely get themselves committed to an asylum. Nellie Bly had a lot of guts in my mind. Fir ...more
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1,000 Creative Writing Prompts Box Set by Bryan Cohen
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As a writer, blogger, and teacher I am always looking for writing prompts. I have had this set for quite some time and used it extensively. I decided it was time to write a review. These prompts cover everything from seasons, holidays, senses to lite ...more
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Phantom Algebra by Dan  Rice
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I had never heard of this series before I won a copy of this book from LibraryThing. It has so many things that I love in books I read. I love reading books where one or more of the main characters are underdogs. We have Luis who loves math but gets
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
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My students raved about this book. They kept telling me I had to read it. I finally sat down and read it.
This prequel gives us a look at President Snow when he was a teen. it shows us how he became what he became. I was shocked at the connection betw
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Up From the Sea by Leza Lowitz
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He did it again. This is another one you don't want to read alone in the dark. Or maybe you are the type that loves to be scared out of your wits. If so then by all means read it under those conditions. But I must say you must read this author's work ...more
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The Ghost Crow by M.K. Theodoratus
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I really enjoyed this book. I felt so sorry for the main character Dumdie Swartz. That isn’t her real name. It is a name her family calls her. She has always been able to see ghosts. The only one who is kind to her is the neighbor who raises pumpkins ...more
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“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
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“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
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“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.”
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Darren Hi Sandra, thanks for the add and good to meet a fellow author. If you feel like reading some of my poetry it's on my site at www.theskyinsideyou.com. I'm going to check out your book now, happy new year!


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KIKA *waves* HI! thanks for the book rec, just added it to my list :) HOpe you're having a good day! Happy Reading =)


Sandra Stiles J. Kaye wrote: "Hey! :) It's been a long time since we've chatted. How have you been?"

Things have been going great. I followed in your footsteps. I realized I could not keep up with the challenges. I use them to read books but don't post my progress. It was too much. I also set up a writing site and I've finished editing first manuscript and am working on manuscript 2 and 3. You have been such an inspiration to me. Thank you for your friendship.


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Steve W Hi Skstiles,

Thanks for the invite. You have some great reviews on your list, I look forward to adding some of those books to my list.

cheers


Donald Parker Hi Skstiles612,
Thanks for the friend invitation. I'd be honored if you'd check out my work at My Website - click here
You can download my ebooks for free there.
God bless!!
Don


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