The Bridge is Fire
Here at the Academy, as in schools and life- there is a THING that has a clear chasm. Course, when you get perspective, that helps. But, here’s the thing I am looking at now. And that thing is the universal gap between generations. Specifically, the language lag. For example, you say fire, I say call …. Read More
“Going to Chuck’s”
Let’s Go March-ing in. Just like the Saints. And my PC Friars of course. (In my world Ed Cooley eats free at the Academy any night he wants-Hey Murph, you gonna waive the fees if he’s looking for a tee time at Bradford?). I watch the basketball games and wonder if this is their March? …. Read More
Wally’s Dilemma
Overheard from Wally’s midnight rambling to himself: “I want to walk. I need to walk. I need routines and love and consistency. I am not getting these things. Please help me. If you are a dog lover or a lover of God’s creatures…send me strength so I can walk and do what I need to …. Read More
The Lesson Goes Up…in Flames!
Every great teacher has to know the importance of preparation and creativity. So now that I have the time to prepare and plan I can share my gift of creativity without any barriers to my learning. After my attempt to create a lesson with grilled bacon for breakfast a couple of weeks ago, I learned …. Read More
JUST IN TIME! A TIME FOR ME TO TEACH!
Phew. I remembered my lessons and rules just in time. The routines have taken a bit to get used to, but I have good friends and family who know me well and thus, have lots of patience and courage. Because, you know- I can be a lot. Most of you see it better than me, …. Read More
MCAS “Eva’s Super Bowl”) is Coming!
Dear Friends and Important Families of the Donadoni Academy and of course- anyone who will listen, Thank you for listening (reading) and or Coming! As we like to say. This is the most important season for our schools and most importantly for our children. Remember the children are our future. We must believe in them …. Read More
Happy 50th!- “DO NOW”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my wombmate. No, that was not a typo. She has known me longer than even the original Mr. and Mrs. Donadoni the OG’s. AKA the original generation. They were founded in 1970, and established an amazing union that brought about the Twins and baby Joey. But they still haven’t known me as …. Read More
A New Year’s Lesson
From the desk of this humble teacher, I found a small note. And that note has made all the difference in my life. Let me share it with the world. Thank you to all who let me see it as clearly as I could. Please teachers listen carefully. Listen to what the children want. Get …. Read More
The Greatest Gift
I got it. I finally got it. And for that I am incredibly grateful. You see, the longer I struggled to find the good and the positive, and found only gloom and doom, the worse my vision got. Suddenly, the more I grumbled about the things I could not do, the more miserable I became. …. Read More
Dream Tree
I don’t see sugar plums dancing in her head, but I DO see the tree she was dreaming about.
