CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: "Just Say No To Drugs", Faculty and Administrators

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Friday, February 16, 2007

"Just Say No To Drugs", Faculty and Administrators

My thinking at this point in time is to scream out STOP!! As the studio and control room get closer to being finished, everybody and their brother wants some sort of video project to be completed for their class or curriculum. I am still unable to transmit from our control room to the whole school. But, I constantly hear "what have you done for me lately". Many fellow teachers encourage me to say "no". Bless the heart of my Department Chairperson. She tells me that Mr. Shaw (our Principal) needs to be reminded that I am not certified yet, taking college courses and training in a studio, control room and production switcher environment. So I will spend this 3 day weekend totally ignoring my NTI responsibilities so I can concentrate on pleasing everyone at Lassiter. Just kidding Dr. B and Jessie!

2 comments:

Lin W. said...: You can do it Jim! The tongue is placed behind the front upper teeth to make the 'n' sound and for the 'o' sound, just round your lips and let 'er rip...NO! I have had problems with this in the past, I am taking therapy and you have to work on it Jim, especially 'cuz you're a nice guy, and dog-gone-it people like you!!! I do understand. We want to help everybody, however this is just NOT possible. I will try to jot down some user friendly, mannerable ways to say the 'n' word (NO) and pass them on to you! Ahh, don't mention it! That's what broadcast buddies are for! HAHAHA!
(You do know I'm actually laughing out loud right now!); February 17, 2007 at 6:37:00 PM EST
Jessie H said...: I'm with Lin. Just put your lips together and blow-- saying "No!"; February 18, 2007 at 8:16:00 PM EST