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Hello. I have been teaching for 11 years. My first two years of teaching were in the Adult Basic Education programs at two North Carolina community colleges. I taught basic math and Algebra 1. I then fell in love with teaching and continued my own education to receive a North Carolina certification to teach 6th to 9th grade mathematics. I currently teach in Sampson County at a middle school, and I instruct 8th grade students in 8th grade math and Algebra 1. I am trained to teach Geometry and Algebra II also, and I might provide tutoring services for those subjects as well.
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August 2010 to present I am working with Sampson Middle School in Sampson County, North Carolina as an 8th grade math and Algebra 1 teacher. Prior to this school, I taught 8th grade math and Algebra at Brunswick County Alternative Learning Center's Transition Academy. I was there for two years from May 2008 to May 2010. Prior to teaching with the alternative school, I taught with Duplin County Schools from 2003 to 2007. From 2003 to 2006, I taught at James Kenan High School, helping 9th and 10th grade students master Algebra 1. I spent the last part of 2006 into the first part of 2007 with Kenansville Middle School as an 8th grade math and Algebra 1 instructor. From 2001-2005, I taught adults the basics of mathematics up to Algebra 1 at both Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, NC and with James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville, NC. Both of these positions were part-time. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a math minor, I have completed 37 of 43 credit hours toward my MBA with at least 18 of those hours in higher mathematics courses with no grade below a B. I am an NC certified 6-9th grade mathematics teacher at present, concentraing in adapting teaching to meet the learning style of the student, and I am pursuing National Board Certification in middle school mathematics.
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We will forget about Silvio Spann and Johnson!
The original 3 of Sam, Edwards and Lawerence really did add a bit of something to our team.
Carlos was something else, just an amazing player at that level.
Big Den, bambi on ice originally, but really stuck at it, and became a legend, it is hard to win over people in football, but he managed it.
Hector Sam, the weakest of the 3, but could still turn it on, and i thought was decent.
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Loved all three of them.
Is my memory serving me correctly that they came from military football clubs to us? How on earth did it all come about?!
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I remember my first glimpse of Edwards and Sam away at Bury. Both very raw but really exciting.
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It can be easy to look at the Amish and think of all the ways they are out-of-touch with modern society. Some may even consider them anti-technology. But this isn't exactly accurate.
In one section of his book, What Technology Wants, Kevin Kelly writes at length about his experiences with the Amish. And from his description, they are anything but anti-technology. From using disposable diapers to planting GMO crops to operating precision milling equipment, they make use of a wide variety of technologies. What they don't do is accept any and all technology without exception. Rather, there is a deliberate and thoughtful process about the effects of the technologies they choose, and how each will impact the other things they value.
For instance, they ban car ownership. But it's not because of the technology used in automobiles, but because of the impact it had on the community. Kelly observes:
"the Amish noticed that drivers would leave the community to go picnicking or sightseeing in other towns, instead of visiting family or the sick on Sundays, or patronizing local shops on Saturday. Therefore the ban on unbridled mobility was intended to make it hard to travel far and to keep energy focused in the local community."
In this case, the community was of supreme importance, and so technologies that seemed to undermine it would have to go.
In deciding whether to accept or reject a new technologies outright, there is usually some kind of trial run. According to Kelly, someone in the community (usually an 'alpha geek') will try out a new technology for a period of time with the permission of the bishops. And then, everyone pays close attention to the effects of the tool or technology. How does it affect the individual? How does it impact the community as a whole? Is it having a positive or negative impact?
In our lives, it can be tempting to adopt whatever technologies come along without giving too much thought to their long-term consequences. And this is an area in which we can learn from the Amish. They start with their values–what they care most about–and then decide whether to adopt a technology in light of its long-term impact.
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text: Every Rhodes student have at least once done the pilgrimage to Bathurst and Port Alfred. (Photo: Wikimedia) YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE {{item.title}} Studying in Grahamstown (soon to be Makhanda), many a student has been stricken down a few times by cabin fever, especially after the fifth trip up to the Monument or the hundredth night out to Friar's. If you managed to hustle someone with a car and pooled enough money together for petrol, the main day trip always involved driving through Bathurst, taking a group photo at the Big Pineapple and eventually arriving at the sunshine and beaches of Port Alfred.WATCH: A holidaymaker's guide to SA's Sunshine CoastThe Port Alfred Road - or the R67 - has been done by almost all students at a few points during the study period, and if you haven't, could you really call yourself a Rhodent?Trips to these two Sunshine Coast spots also sometimes coincided with big student events - namely the Ox Braai and Boat Races - two debaucherous events that had little to do with the events themselves and lots to do with a 12-pack of beer and sleeping in your car.If you feel like capturing your youth again or want to complete your full Rhodes experience, here's an itinerary to round out a classic Bathurst and Port Alfred road trip.ALSO SEE: Get wholesome at one of these 7 farmstalls in the Eastern CapeBathurstThe oldest pub in South AfricaIt's hard to go through Bathurst without a stop at the Pig and Whistle Inn - the oldest licensed pub in South Africa. It was first built in 1832, and is the cornerstone of what Bathurst is today. It even has its own antique shop if you want some Bathurst souvenirs or really need to fill your home with eclectic junk.SEE: The definitive guide to the best 20+ pub quiz spots in SAA post shared by Samantha Dry (@samanthadry) on Apr 24, 2017 at 3:19am PDT Orientate yourself at the ToposcopeIf you need a better sense of direction before heading onwards on your journey, the Bathurst Toposcope is another monument to the 1820 Settlers. It points to all the home countries of the settlers, which ships they came on and from where. 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(@ferdinandlegrange) on May 12, 2012 at 12:48pm PDTSnack on pizza with a view at Guido'sWhen the sun, sand and salt is giving you the munchies, you can still get a great view of the ocean and river while getting your fill with a snackable wood-fired pizza at Guido's. They also have seafood on the menu if the sea air is having you crave something saltier. A post shared by Gary (@gazvanwyk) on Jan 21, 2018 at 9:16am PST Walk around the marinaIf you want to feel like part of the 1% you can take a walk through the Port Alfred Marina and gawk at the fancy yachts and fisher boats docked there. 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Arabidopsis Genome Initiative
December 13, 2000
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Arabidopsis thaliana is a weed in the mustard family whose rapid growth cycle and small size make it an ideal experimental model for plant biology research. More than 2,500 laboratories and 8,000 scientists worldwide are using a new generation of tools to probe this plant's genome, revealing processes common to all plants.
The process. The Arabidopsis Genome Initiative (AGI) began in 1996, unifying the efforts of international teams who had been decoding this important genome sequence since the early 1990s. Representatives from each of the major Arabidopsis sequencing centers met in August 1996 at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, VA to agree on a collaborative approach. In the U.S., an interagency program began in 1996 with funds from NSF, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The European Union, the Government of France, and the Chiba Prefectural Government in Japan similarly support AGI research.
The future. Even as the genome sequence neared completion, NSF began the next phase of Arabidopsis thaliana genome research. NSF's new 2010 Project seeks to determine the functions of 25,000 Arabidopsis genes over the next decade.
The tools and applications. Arabidopsis researchers use and have developed a variety of tools, including:
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All of these tools let scientists systematically dissect the Arabidopsis genome, leading to the completion of its sequence, the identification of many individual genes' functions and a better understanding of plant behavior in general. Studies of Arabidopsis have improved our understanding of disease resistance, root development and other important plant processes. Because the pace of this research is extremely rapid, the following highlights are by no means comprehensive.
Improving Disease Resistance. Certain varieties of crops are more resistant than others to particular viral, bacterial, or fungal pathogens. Achieving disease resistance is a major goal of most plant-breeding programs, but such hybrids are timeconsuming to produce when compared with genetic modification. The molecular cloning of an Arabidopsis disease-resistance gene called RPS2 has significantly added to our understanding of how this gene and similar ones work in economically important plants.
Understanding Photosensitivity. By analyzing Arabidopsis, scientists have shown that plants respond to light by integrating various input signals through a complex genetic network. Cloned genes revealed the previously undetected chemical nature of a blue-light receptor in Arabidopsis, suggesting the existence of such a mechanism to trigger physiological responses in higher plants. This could lead to plants that are able to grow with less light.
Creating Healthier Edible Oils. Genes that guide the synthesis of oils in Arabidopsis are closely related to such genes in commercial crops. This relationship is being exploited to produce plants with healthier edible oils. About one-third of the calories in our diets comes from soybean or other vegetable oils. Most vegetable oils are not suitable for food, however, because they are highly polyunsaturated. Fatty-acid genes from Arabidopsis have counterparts in soybean, canola, and several other oil crops.
Manufacturing Biodegradable Plastics. The Arabidopsis genome sequence may lead to new biodegradable plastics. Scientists have introduced genes from the bacterium Alcaligenes eutrophus into Arabidopsis, causing a biodegradable plastic (polyhydroxybutyrate or PHB) to accumulate. With up to 20-percent of the modified plant's dry weight made up of PHB, several companies have begun programs to develop such plastic-producing crops.
Making Vegetables and Fruits Cheaper and Hardier. The gas ethylene affects plant growth and development. The agriculture industry uses it to control the ripening of fruits and vegetables and the aging of flowers. By preventing plants from producing or responding to ethylene, scientists could develop crops that ripen faster or slower, as desired. An Arabidopsis gene mediates the biological effects of ethylene, and researchers have isolated a mutant form that could make plants completely resistant to the gas. This could significantly slow down the rates at which fruits ripen and flowers wilt, keeping them fresh longer.
Improving Erosion Resistance. The root system of Arabidopsis is a model for studying how these plant organs form. Scientists have found a variety of Arabidopsis genetic mutations that affect root development and determine whether plants are resistant to soil erosion.
Understanding How Plants Flower. Floral growth begins with development of formative plant tissue called the meristem, which may branch to form several floral meristems, each with a separate flower. Arabidopsis research has shown that interaction between meristem genes dictates the growth of floral organs such as petals, sepals and stamens.
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Smallville Season 4 Premiere, E4, 9pm.
Ok, I'll admit that I've been watching Smallville out of loyalty for a while now. Let's face it guys - it's pretty dire and a shadow of its former self. However promises of a darker story, new characters and Other New Things have convinced me to give the show another chance.
It best beware though; my new policy of not-watching-stuff-I-don't-want-to is in full effect, and I'm just dying to try it on something I've followed since the beginning.
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1 cup brown rice
400g chicken thigh fillets, diced into 1.5cm cubes
1 large brown onion, chopped
2 tablespoons gluten-free massaman curry paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
300g sweet potato, peeled, diced into 2cm cubes
1 1/2 cups coconut water
1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
1/4 large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
coriander leaves, to garnish
Step 1Cook rice according to packet instructions; drain and cover.
Step 2Meanwhile, spray a saucepan with olive oil and set over medium heat. Cook chicken in two batches, stirring, for 2–3 minutes, or until golden; remove from pan.
Step 3Return pan to heat; spray with oil. Cook onion until soft. Add curry paste, garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add potato and coconut water; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 4Return chicken to pan with broccoli and cauliflower; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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I have had the kind of morning that has made me feel slightly crazy, to say the least. My patience was run dry prior to noon, and I felt like I hadn't accomplished anything even though I had been in 'Go! Go! Go!' mode, and my office began to feel more like a prison cube than it did a workspace.
And then, I look up from my desk, and there he is… standing in the doorway with his sunglasses on, with his hands full of roses and my favorite Cinnamon Toast Crunch smoothie… it took me a few moments to process what was happening.
It's things like this… because he didn't have to. We already made plans for Friday because our schedules didn't mesh today. But no… he not only brought 'The Day of Love' to me at my business, but he also brought some peace back into a day that had already taken a deep-sea dive into a dried up pile of poop.
Perhaps it's just the pulsating wounds of love come to pass, or maybe it's that whole strange bitterness that adults build up over Valentine's Day in order to protect ourselves from disappointment or feeling lonely when we're alone, but this meant so much to me. I must have done something right to deserve such an incredible person in my corner who cares about me the way he does, and I'm not going to take this lightly.
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Reason why Nikki Cross was not moved to the main roster with SAnitY
The WWE Superstar Shake-Up looked to be a "win" for Smackdown Live when they got several stop stars including Samoa Joe, Jeff Hardy and Andrade "Cien" Almas with Zelina Vega. They also got a top NXT faction.
During a vignette that aired on Tuesday night, it was announced that SAnitY will be headed to Smackdown Live. They specifically featured Eric Young, Killian Dane, and Alexander Wolfe. However, Nikki Cross, the female member of the group was not featured.
That has led to all sorts of speculation online. One theory that was batted around was that perhaps they wanted to have her debut as Sister Abigail. Actually, that is not the case at all.
According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, she was kept back in NXT simply because she is needed to help out with the female roster. It makes sense to keep her in NXT right now because they've lost Ember Moon (Raw), Billie Kay and Peyton Royce (Smackdown Live).
It's not clear what is next for Cross but she is promoting NXT Takeover: Chicago so it looks like she will be a part of that show. They could always have Cross join SAnitY on the main roster at a later date.
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There are so many amazing things you can see in the skies of New Mexico, because the skies are so incredibly clear. Most of them had to be pointed out to me on this trip. We were driving East, after sunset and Stan noticed the colored "V" ahead of us. We pulled over and both took pictures of what we saw, without having any idea of what it was. That night, our friend John said "Oh yeah, that's the anti-solar point." The point in the sky opposite the sun. Usually you would see the orange and yellow colors completely across the picture. But in this case, he explained, the Sun set behind a mountain top and that's why the colors are missing in the center of the picture. Sure enough, the next night we saw the same colors, but they were the same from side to side. And then he said, "Oh, and the darker gray-blue above the horizon is the shadow of the Earth as the Sun sets behind it!" Who would have imagined that! I think I had read of these phenomena in the past, but in the hazy skies of New York who ever gets to see things like this!
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Syria's Rebels Demand Action
Rebel forces in Syria are once again asking "what's the hold up?"
On Tuesday, Syria's main opposition group called for a quick response from the international community after the United Nations released a report confirming the use of chemical weapons last month.
The Syrian National Coalition said that the report presented by the UN was "damning and irrefutable evidence" that chemical weapons were used by the regime of Bashar al Assad, on his own people. In a statement the Coalition said, "The Syrian coalition urges the Security Council to end the culture of impunity in Syria, and to stop the Syrian regime from carrying out further war crimes and crimes against humanity."
In his remarks to the UN Security Council, UN chief Ban Ki-moon called the attack a "war crime" and said that the results were "indisputable." He said that the confirmed use of sarin gas during an attack in August was, "The most significant confirmed use of chemical weapons against civilians since Saddam Hussein used them."
While the UN has confirmed that a large-scale chemical weapon attack did in fact occur, the report managed to skirt around placing the blame on either side of the country's ongoing civil war, leaving room for continued debate between western countries and Syria's allies in Russia.
Meanwhile, Syrian Foreign Ministry officials called any attempts to change the political landscape by Western countries a "frantic quest to impose their will" on the Syrian people.
Syria also accused Turkey of trying to escalate the already tense international climate by shooting down a Syrian helicopter that entered its airspace. The two countries have been at odds during most of Syria's ongoing civil war, with Turkey supporting the country's opposition. According to Syrian officials, the aircraft entered Turkey "mistakenly," and was shot down by missiles fired by a Turkish jet.


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In the academic year 2019–20, the reading club will concentrate on a collection of chosen articles from The Oxford Handbook of the New Cultural History of Music (ed. Jane F. Fulcher, 2011). The group meets on the mornings of Thursday forum meetings, at 10 am, in the meeting room S-4107 in the Music Centre Helsinki's SibA facilities.
In previous years, the group has read The Cambridge History of Twentieth-Century Music (ed. Nicholas Cook, Anthony Pople), as well as another work from the same Cambridge series, on 19th century music; the five volumes of The Oxford History of Western Music series by Richard Taruskin; and Program Music by Jonathan Kregor.
Group members engage in lively discussion about the current book, usually one or two chapters at a time, and often use additional materials and voice recordings to delve deeper into the topic under discussion. The group is attended by doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and professors, both from Sibelius Academy and other universities. Students can also get study credits by participating in the reading group.


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Sailor John Jansen served in the Norwegian Merchant Navy during World War Two. He was born on 9th January 1912.
He served on board M/S Helgøy. The Norwegian ship was part of Convoy HX 159, which departed Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on 8th November 1941. M/S Helgøy received a tow into Belfast Lough having experienced an engine room explosion on the way.
The ship arrived in Belfast Lough, Belfast, Co. Antrim on 27th November 1941. While docked there, John died on 13th December 1941 aged 29 years old.
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From showing compassion for faculty and students who had just lost their principal to disciplining and setting teenagers straight, Patrick Pizzarelli has mixed faith and tough love in an educational career that spanned 39 years, 23½ of which were in the Lawrence School District.
Pizzarelli, 60, the Lawrence director of health, physical education and athletics since 1992 and an assistant superintendent for student and community affairs for the past three years, is retiring on July 31.
Starting out as a substitute teacher in Connecticut, Pizzarelli built a resume that included coaching football at both the high school and college levels, establishing lacrosse programs in the Lawrence and Plainedge districts and being recognized nationally — as a finalist for Athletic Director of the Year in 2009 — and statewide — by winning a State Award of Merit in 2010 — as one of the best in his field.
"I guess I have a pretty calming way," Pizzarelli said as he kicked back in his office, which is cluttered with years' worth of memorabilia, and recalled how he helped grieving administrators, teachers and students deal with the death of beloved Number Two School Principal Joe Miller in 1995. "I got a call from [then Lawrence Superintendent] Stu Weinberger on a Sunday, and he said Joe Miller died. I was only here a few years. I went to the school on Monday; everyone was in a daze. I hugged teachers. I hugged students."
"Pat helped the school heal during this time of loss," said current Superintendent Gary Schall. A year later, Pizzarelli became principal of the Number Five School under less dramatic circumstances, after the retirement of Sab Caponi.
In his role as assistant superintendent, Pizzarelli conducts the hearings when students who have broken school rules need to be disciplined. "I talk to the kids," he said. "All kids make mistakes, and some are serious, but I see the good in most people, and see what they're going through. It was how I was brought up. My dad was tough, but there was love there."
Impact of a role model
Patrick's uncle Pete Pizzarelli, a phys. ed. teacher and football coach at Copiague High School, made an impression on his young nephew. "I was 7 or 8, [and] my dad took us to his games," he recalled. "My brother John and I started tagging around with him. When I was older, I got to know Uncle Pete as an adult."
Pizzarelli played youth football for the Massapequa Mustangs and in high school, splitting his four years between St. John the Baptist, in West Islip, and Massapequa High. He also played football and lacrosse at Southern Connecticut State College, now Southern Connecticut State University, where he earned a degreein phys. ed. and driver education.
He coached football at Plainedge, Wagner College and Daniel Had High School in Connecticut. "Athletics teaches kids about life lessons, setting goals, the common good and being a good citizen," Pizzarelli said in stressing the importance of such programs. "We've been successful here," he added, referring to the Lawrence football program's three recent Long Island championships.
"But as a whole," he said, "people would say we've got great kids." He pointed with pride to the 2009-10 county sportsmanship award, won by the district's varsity sports teams. That was the last year it was given out, he said.
A calming influence
Patrick is the younger brother of the Rev. Francis Pizzarelli, and his Christian values have not only shaped his view of the world, but came in handy as Lawrence underwent a shift from a mainly secular Jewish Board of Education to one dominated by Orthodox Jews. "I couldn't understand it — Jew versus Jew," Pizzarelli said. He also couldn't believe the vitriol from a trustee and a district resident who opposed the changing face of the board more than a decade ago.
"Through some very rough times, you were the glue that held us together," Trustee Dr. David Sussman, the lone secular Jew on the current seven-member board, told Pizzarelli at the July 7 board meeting.
"He is never reluctant to get actively involved," said Section VIII Executive Director Nina Van Erk, who has worked with Pizzarelli for the past 15 years. Section VIII is the governing body of school sports in Nassau County. "He is a visionary, thoughtful, and is always guided by doing what is right," Van Erk said.
His successor
Nearly 20 years ago, Inwood native Kathleen Martilotti told Pizzarelli that her son, Joe, was having difficulty adjusting to college and thinking of coming home. "I told her have him come see me," Pizzarelli recounted. Not only did he straighten Joe out, but he promised him that if he got a degree, Pizzarelli would hire him.
Martilotti served as an assistant coach before replacing Lou Andre as head coach in 2010. Now the 1995 Lawrence High School graduate, who has led the Golden Tornadoes to three consecutive Long Island Class III crowns will more than likely be tapped to fill the shoes of his current boss.
"We are prepared to offer the job as coordinator of health, physical education and athletics to Joe Martilotti," Schall said. "Everyone is excited. The secret to Joe's success is he is a kids person first, as is Pat Pizzarelli." Martilotti is expected to continue as the head football coach.
As he shifts into retirement, Pizzarelli said he would be available to help Martilotti, and would remain involved in Section VIII football. He is also playing a major role in the recently established Nassau Sports Hall of Fame. "I'll be available for advice and do what's best for the kids," he said.


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Massages just don't make you feel good. They actually provide a lot of health benefits. A weekly massage can relieve you from day to day aches, pain, and chronic ailments caused due to a sedentary lifestyle. Also, it is a great way to get pampered after a tedious routine or a heavy exercise session. Let's take a look at few of the many health benefits of massages.
- High Blood Pressure: A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine says that regular deep tissue massage for 45 to 60 minutes for hypertensive patients reduces blood pressure gradually by 10mm/Hg systolic and 5mm/Hg diastolic.
- Lower Back Pain: This is one of the most common aches that people with sedentary lifestyles complain of. Health and wellness journals say that certain massage techniques relax the back muscle and trigger the release of endomorphins increasing the threshold to pain.
- Constipation: Yes, an abdominal massage works as a laxative for constipation. A Swedish study has found out that massages with certain strokes on the abdomen can treat constipation better than oral laxatives.
- Stress & Depression: A journal on clinical psychiatry has found that massage reduce stress hormones and blood pressure. It is known to boost one's mood by the release of "feel good hormones" like oxytocin and serotonin. So, take your pick from a Swedish, Shiatsu, or Balinese massage.
- Better Posture: Due to our busy work routines, we tend to slouch a lot and this disturbs posture. Massages loosen the sore muscles caused due to bad posture, allowing the body to relax and position itself in a natural and pain-free posture.
- Headaches: Chronic headaches and migraines affect most people these days. A recent study showed that head massage twice a week exhibited fewer migraine attacks and better sleep quality. Head massages reduce muscle spasms and stress.
Apart from these major benefits, massages also improve blood circulation, increase immunity, and contribute to healthy, glowing skin. A massage scheduled after an exercise session, is a great way to relax and pamper the body.
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Italian Sausage and Spinach Casserole
Prep: 25 min.
Bake: 35 min.
3/4 pound fresh Italian sausage links
2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach, cooked and well drained, or two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 19- or 15-ounce can white kidney beans (cannellini) or great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted
1. In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat about 8 minutes or until no pink remains, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Slice into bite-size pieces.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine cooked sausage, spinach, beans, onion, milk, 1/4 cup of the Romano or Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, lemon juice, nutmeg, and pepper. Transfer mixture to a greased 2-quart oval or square baking dish.
3. For topping, in a small mixing bowl combine bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup of the Romano or Parmesan cheese, garlic, and melted margarine or butter; sprinkle atop casserole. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degrees F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
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We treat every student as a whole "unique" person, providing individualized instruction in a community model with project-based learning to nourish their talents, skills and desires.
Vision Statement
Terra Academy helps students become independent lifelong learners who are respectful of other cultures, are productive, and are stewards of our environment.
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."
–Albert Einstein
This charter was created out of the need for something new and different stemming from the belief that all children have something inside of them that is special to share with the world. As educators, we want to collaborate with children as individuals to develop and reach their full potential. Not unlike genes, turning on by environmental triggers, a child's brilliance can also be developed by their environment. However, we are not saying every child will be an Albert Einstein; why would we want numerous Albert Einstein's running around? A wise grandmother once said, "Wouldn't life be dull if we were all cut from the same cookie cutter?" It is time we stop trying to fit all people into the same mold. Every student has different desires and passions. In addition to academics, we need to encourage their dreams, foster their development and FACILITATE their learning by providing an environment that will fuel those passions and dreams. That is what this charter strives for.
The founders of Terra feel that we should simplify, look at the big picture and start with the most basic and important element of the school…"the child". The children are the reason we do this, after all. The most basic component of the school should be addressing the "whole child". Too many times we leave out the human factor and forget that the reason a child struggles may have less to do with school but more from lack of basic necessities. We must account for all aspects making up the child and the environment they come from before we can address what he or she needs from school and its educators. To do this, the charter curriculum will address health, wellness and character development. Furthermore, we will initiate a mentor program to help students create and sustain solid relationships with others.
The next focus is that every child is a unique individual and that should be celebrated. The curriculum offerings will do that with unique "Individualized Learning Maps" (ILM) for each child. This map will be as unique as the talents, intelligence and strengths each child brings to his/her educational experience. Embracing those differences and what those differences offer the world is the ultimate goal.
This leads to the third item addressed in the charter which is to teach students to identify their strengths and to become independent, self-motivated learners. This will be accomplished through project-based learning, hypothesis inquiry, blended learning and peer group models. In addition, a cumulative "long term" portfolio will be created for each student which represents the best evidence of their hard work evolving over time, and shows growth and accomplishments.
Education can be a rewarding experience or it can be a tireless job. We aim for the former by treating each child with the respect they deserve, as an individual, who will impact our world of tomorrow from what we help them become today. It takes a village to raise a child and Terra Academy will strive to be a key component of that village.
Student numbers: 650 total, 50 students in each grade k-12
Curricular Methodology: Project based learning, individualized educational plans for each child, mentoring, real world applications, hypothesis/project- based learning, blended learning and peer group instructional models, entrepreneur studies/internships, outdoor classrooms (edible schoolyard), community service, sustainability and stewardship models.With these models students will keep a cumulative portfolio which represents the best of their hard work and shows their growth over time. Terra Academy will strive to instill in students the fact that their time is worthwhile and everything they do is important in some way; every mistake can be turned into a learning experience. The cumulative portfolio will grow and evolve over time, displaying the tremendous individual growth and the various talents each student possesses. Students can be proud of the work in their portfolios.
Learning Environment: Daylighting : Daylighting in Schools" by the energy efficiency consulting firm Heschong Mahone Group, examined 21,000 students in three elementary school districts in California, Washington, and Colorado and found that students in classrooms with abundant daylight had up to 25 percent higher learning rates and test scores in reading and math than their peers in rooms with less natural light.
Furnishings: Preferred paints and furnishings will be made of low-volatile organic compounds (VCO), and carpets should be made of non-VCO materials as they impact air quality. Asthma is the primary cause of poor school attendance and schools with poor indoor air quality usually have numerous asthma precursors. By using the materials described above in the building process the school hopes to decrease the number of sick days due to asthma and other respiratory disorders.
Mobile and flexible learning environment: Furniture, rooms and study areas will be mobile, flexible, comfortable and easily made to configure to the task at hand. Highly efficient learning areas will be created for students that will cater to their immediate learning needs.
Energy conservation: The school will incorporate the use of high efficiency HVAC systems, lighting, and energy saving accessories, such as motion detecting light switches and faucets. In consultation with the design team the school will determine if things like geothermal and solar power are options for the school. While the initial cost of building may be higher than usual school construction costs, Terra Academy recognizes the value associated with healthier children and the substantial costs in energy savings in the long term.
Landscape Design: Another aspect surrounding the facility will be the landscape design, which will include an edible school yard and utilize low maintenance native plants. Outdoor classrooms will also be an extensive aspect and included in the design.
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Grades Serving: k-12
Students per Class: 25
Classes per Grade: 2
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District: We reside in Uintah County School District but we are not run by Uintah School District.
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School Start Date: August 20, 2015
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Busing: There is no busing, however we are on the public transit line.
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What is a "Charter School"?
A charter is a independent school which is publicly funded. It is a school which has been established by parents, teachers and/ or community groups under terms created within a charter under a local or national authority. Our local authority is the Utah State School Board.
How much does it cost to go to Terra Academy?
Charter schools are free to the public so the cost is nothing. The only thing that could be charged is a nominal fee of $5 for secondary level students consistent with Utah State Code 53A-12-103.
Does Terra Academy answer to the local school district?
No. Our charter is independent from Uintah School District.
Can students attending Terra Academy still participate in sports with the local school district?
Yes. Terra Academy students can still participate in Uintah School District's sports programs and extracurricular programs. For more specifics on this, you can contact the Terra Academy Director.
Is Terra Academy a private school?
No. Terra Academy is publicly funded and must adhere to rules of the Utah State Office of Education.
How do I enroll my student in Terra Academy?
You must enter your student in the lottery which begins October 15th and runs through March 1st. You can come back to this website to enroll your child or contact us directly for information.
What is a lottery for enrollment?
The lottery is used as a fair way to enroll students in the charter school without preferential treatment. For more detailed information on the lottery that will be used, please click here: Lottery definitions.
Does Terra Academy offer benefits for its employees?
Absolutely...As a matter of fact, our benefits are as good or better than public school benefits, including retirement and insurance.
Does Terra Academy offer competative pay as a charter school?
Again...we absolutely do. We offer competative pay for all staff. Our first priority is to use money wisely so that we can put as much money as possible into the classroom and our teachers.
Do you follow the Common Core standards?
Yes. As a publicly funded school, Terra Academy must use the Common Core and the Utah Core as guidelines for education. Any school which recieves federal funds, including virtual academies, private schools or charter schools must use the Utah Core and the Common Core standards. There is a lot of misinformation out there about the Utah Core and the Common Core. Please research it with VALID sources so that you have a true picture of what these are. ONLY MATH and ENGLISH are common core standards. SCIENCE and HISTORY are not common. They are still Utah based standards. Keep in mind that the Core standards are used only as benchmarks to determine student progress on an individual basis. These core standards help us to know that our children can compete successfully not just in Utah but in other states as well when they go out to gain employment, go to colleges in Utah and outside of Utah. Something to keep in mind........................
"By law, the Utah State Board of Education must establish the standards in core subjects for public schools. This is an important distinction from the curriculum and the instructional methods. Local schools and teachers control the curriculum and instruction. The core standards do not dictate the curriculum or delivery of content. Utah's core standards and the curricula are not the same. The curriculum includes content, instructional elements, methods, pedagogy, materials and resources that are used to teach the high standards Utah has adopted. The standards help teachers organize and prepare for instruction just like building codes help an architect prepare a blueprint. Homes built using building standards or codes are not identical. They are built based on the individual needs and values of the owner but still use the code. The curricula used to implement the core standards vary according to district or charter and the individual needs of students. Locally-selected textbooks are used as tools in implementing the core. At a state level, research-based strategies and materials are recommended, not mandated, leaving the final instructional decisions to districts, charter schools, and classroom teachers. Local stakeholders will continue to innovate and make improvements to their curriculum over time. Teachers are not restricted to a specific grade level or timeline of standards. If children need to review or move slower, the teacher is in command. If students need to go faster or further the same applies" (http://www.utahpublicschools.org/)
What is the difference between the Utah Core and the Common Core?
The Utah Core are the standards that Utah has put out for Science, History, Art, Educational Technology etc. We have had these standards for decades. The only ones that have changed are the standards for English an Math which are "common" standards to 45 other states in the United States. For a specific description of these standards please see the following link: http://www.schools.utah.gov/core/Parents.aspx
What standards are really adopted in the Utah Standards?
Only English and Math are common with 45 other states in the United States. The other standards are unique to Utah. Science and History are NOT being looked at to be common with other states.
It gives a more level playing field for our students out in the world. The following link is a great place to start on what the Utah Core is and what its intended purpose is.
Utah Core Standards Definiition and Purpose.
Does the Charter School have a Board?
Yes, the charter school does have a board of 5-8 members which make policy for the charter school. 1-2 members of the board will always be voted in by parents each year so there will always be parent representation on that board.
Does the Terra Academy serve lunch?
Yes, the school will serve lunches for students. We will be involved in unique programs including "Edible Schoolyard" and "Farms to Schools" to help provide nutritious lunches for students at the school. It is the belief of Terra's founders that a healthy diet helps improve the education and overall wellness of the students.
What are some of the unique things Terra Acadmey will offer students?
There are numerous things that the school will offer students including but not limited to:
project-based learning, "Edible Schoolyard", outdoor classrooms, individualized education maps (IEM's), student goal sheets, student portfolios, blended learning model, mentors, service learning and environmental stewardship. For more information on these, please see the charter under section 9 "Comprehensive Program of Instruction".


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