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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic On Austrian Soil response in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2018 Summer Seminar Responses 5 years, 10 months ago
Carly,
I am so sorry you’re still in school; up to the day before you go to NYC! I can’t wait to meet you in person (and the rest of our incredible cohort) and to discuss at length all we have learned from Sondra’s book and in our teaching careers. What an amazing seminar it will be! -
Heidi Bauer replied to the topic On Austrian Soil – End of book in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2018 Summer Seminar Responses 5 years, 10 months ago
Great quote, Anne! And this idea is totally part of my teaching and life philosophies. We fear what we don’t understand, and I believe we all desire to be understood. It is my belief that violence often begins as retaliation for a wrong someone feels has been committed against them. Maybe it is idealistic of me, but I believe if we can right these…[Read more]
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Scattered thoughts about the whole book in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2018 Summer Seminar Responses 5 years, 10 months ago
Since you all mentioned not feeling like writers, I thought I’d put a plug in for looking in to your local chapter of the National Writing Project. I was part of the Central Utah Writing Project 3 years ago, and it was life changing! I think you would all love it and come away from the institute feeling much more confident as a writer and teacher…[Read more]
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Upon Reading On Austrian Soil in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2018 Summer Seminar Responses 5 years, 10 months ago
Amy,
I am with you on reserving my opinion from my teaching, for the most part, and have similar restrictions from my admin. I do voice strongly my opinion that all voices should be heard, acknowledged, and validated, and that we have much to learn from each other–especially those who’s opinions differ from our own. I believe that dialogue…[Read more]
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic On Austrian Soil – Second Response in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2018 Summer Seminar Responses 5 years, 10 months ago
Carly,
I LOVE your response to your students’ query–I’m sure your questions and subsequent research and discussion made an impression on those boys. They will trust and respect you even more now that they know you truly care about what they have to say. What an awesome teaching moment! -
Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Paralysis in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2018 Summer Seminar Responses 5 years, 10 months ago
Hi Ellen,
You’re doing great! No worries about being behind. I agree about paralysis–is there anything more intimidating than the blank page? Great thoughts here about enabling our students to act. They are not responsible for what happened in the past, but they should definitely take and feel a responsibility in speaking up and out to prevent…[Read more] -
Heidi Bauer started the topic On Austrian Soil response in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2018 Summer Seminar Responses 5 years, 10 months ago
Hello Everyone,
School is out, and I finally have time to respond to On Austrian Soil, though I finished reading it quite a while ago. I really enjoyed reading Sondra’s book, and I found a lot of connections to my own life, and to teaching, a career I came to relatively late (I began teaching when I was 40). I am writing before I read your…[Read more]
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Kathy from Minnesota in the forum 2018 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 5 years, 11 months ago
Hi Kathy!
Wow, you’ve got a lot on your plate right now, and a lot of interesting experiences I’d love to talk with you about! Family is everything, but I’m so glad you’ll get a little break. Can’t wait to meet you in NYC!Heidi
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Introductions in the forum 2018 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 5 years, 12 months ago
Hi Shanedra,
I can’t wait to talk with you about your Writing Project experience. Mine was life changing!See you in NYC,
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Hello from the Green Mountains! in the forum 2018 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 5 years, 12 months ago
Hi Marisa,
My daughter attended Westminster on scholarship for her first year of college and loved it. The campus is beautiful! I am excited to learn about how everyone incorporates teaching about the Holocaust and the texts they focus on.See you soon,
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Hello from San Antonio in the forum 2018 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 5 years, 12 months ago
Hello Lucy,
I recently bought The Devil’s Arithmetic as a student suggestion, but I haven’t had the chance to read it yet. I’d love to know what you do with it in class. I’ve always wanted to try out traveling by train, so I’d love to know how your trip turns out.See you next month,
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Hello from Oklahoma! in the forum 2018 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 5 years, 12 months ago
Welcome, Sherry!
Teaching teachers sounds like a fun job. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Heidi
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Welcome and hello to the 2018 Cohort in the forum 2018 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 5 years, 12 months ago
Hi Amy,
I look forward to meeting you too! Sounds like you’ve got a lot of connections with many to-be TOLI friends. 🙂 See you next month.Heidi
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Heidi Bauer replied to the topic Aloha from Hawaii! in the forum 2018 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 5 years, 12 months ago
Hi Nathalie,
You have such a cool background! One place I’ve visited (Hawaii) and another that I’ve always wanted to (France). See you in the Big Apple next month. 🙂Heidi