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M. Shannon Hernandez

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http://www.myfinal40days.com

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Nonfiction, Business

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September 2014

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After 15 years as a professional educator, inspiring students and fellow educators, I decided enough was enough (not getting a lunch, being scolded for doing what's right for children, and not being able to go to the bathroom when I needed to were just three of the deciding factors!). I knew at a soul level that I had to find a way to blend my love of the written word and my motivating, upbeat leadership style into something that would allow me to help others in a way the school system wouldn't.

In just six months, I planned my exit, left my career as a tenured teacher, and launched my own company (The Writing Whisperer) because I knew I could no longer keep my passion and truth locked away. I now work with small business owners and writers ...more

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17 Best Kitchen Paint Colors for White Cabinets

I used to think choosing a wall color for a kitchen with white cabinets would be easy.

You pick a shade you like and move on, right? But once you stand there with twenty paint chips in your hand, you realize how different each one looks in your space.

If you’ve felt that same stress while searching for kitchen paint colors that work well with white cabinets, you’re not alone at all.

The right shade c

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M. Shannon Hernandez wrote a new blog post How Old ivs Vintage and How You Can Tell I remember standing in my grandfather’s garage, staring at an old radio. The wood was chipped, the knobs were loose, but something about it felt speci Read more of this blog post »
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“Thus, in spite of every effort we make to succeed, we are doomed to fail, because their policies are not based on classroom realities.”
― M. Shannon Hernandez, Breaking the Silence: My Final Forty Days as a Public School Teacher

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“academics are essential, but critical thinking skills, social skills, and life skills bridge the gap between book knowledge and applied knowledge.”
― M. Shannon Hernandez, Breaking the Silence: My Final Forty Days as a Public School Teacher

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“After fifteen years of teaching, I see this forgotten week as a symptom of a bigger issue: Teachers in this country are not valued by society. The teacher’s job is seen as less than professional.”
― M. Shannon Hernandez, Breaking the Silence: My Final Forty Days as a Public School Teacher

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