Accept You For Who You Are
Accept You For Who You Are By Marcia Davis-Dawkins How many times have we heard the expression, “Follow your dreams”? At times it just seems so overused and meaningless. In this 21st century, we are always competing for several things, especially jobs. Life simply...
The Hurt Child
The Hurt Child By Marcia Davis-Dawkins In all likelihood, probably no adult is more trusted by children who have been abused than a loving, caring teacher. Teachers have the unique opportunity to identify abused children and start the healing process. To do so,...
Trouble Won’t Last Always
Trouble Won’t Last Always By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins “Let not your heart be troubled.” John 14:1 This Bible verse is seen as a reassurance for us. It sends a reminder that there is hope in times of trouble. What is trouble? Trouble can come in many forms including...
I Can Do All Things
I Can Do All Things By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins Whenever a New Year begins people often reflect on the past year and set new goals that they want to accomplish. The intention may be to lose weight, eat healthy, begin college, or start a diet, among many others....
Why Don’t You Get It?
Why Don’t You Get It? By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins In one of my recent articles, I discussed Differentiated Instruction, which is the method in which a teacher anticipates and responds to a variety of students’ needs by adjusting and teaching students to the way...
The Joy of Giving
The Joy of Giving By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins We recently celebrated the holiday season and most of us were considering “giving joyously.” Perhaps the giving was not limited to just “joyously,” but delightfully, gratefully, passionately, freely, readily, and...
Education and Success
Education and Success By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins “What are you studying again?” “Why are you still in school?” “You are still studying?” These are some of the questions I often hear from my peers or family members. I heard those questions so many times that I just...
It’s Gonna Be Okay!
It’s Gonna Be Okay! By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins “It’s gonna be okay, Mommy!” These were words of comfort from the mouth of a five year old. This is a message that is so profound – it sends peace, hope, trust, reassurance positivity and love. There are so many days...
The Teacher Who Makes a Difference!!!!!
The Teacher Who Makes a Difference!!! By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins Gail Goldwin once said, “Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater.” It is not uncommon for teachers to spend many hours grading papers, preparing lessons, entering grades in...
Do Not Pass Me By
By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins I am certain that you have felt rejection in some form! I have been down that road several times and it is never taken lightly. Rejection comes in many forms, some of which include: interview choice job choice award choice team choice home...
Learning Designed For Every Student
Learning Designed For Every Student By Marcia Davis-Dawkins The 21st Century has witnessed several approaches to enhance and facilitate students’ learning. One of the new paradigm shift is Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which is a teaching strategy designed to...
The Power of Words
The Power of Words By Dr. Marcia Davis-Dawkins Growing up, I was often compared to many, including and especially to, one of my siblings. What is interesting about this situation is that I am the first of six. This meant that the comparison stung more than others...