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Expertise
I counseled my students everyday about what to do if they got bullied, called names or felt depressed. I explained what these things do to our confidence and ability to learn.
Experience in the area
We used drama to play act, on the spot, most adverse situations so that they could understand my explanations and practice correct behavior, and see what it felt like to be assertive toward bullies, or how it felt to be bullied.
What do you like about this subject?
It doesn't take a lot of extra federal funding to get results. Common sense is a very effective tool.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to share what I've learned with others.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Respecting one's self and others has a great deal to do with behavior and learning. There is a great deal to learn about what this respect consists of; it's not just a "Yes, sir" type of thing.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
A mother is the child's first teacher. Parenting is the hardest job there is; but there is no way to prepare a parent for all that is coming.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 02/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Mrs.Cunningham. I feel that ..... |
| Paige | 07/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much I feel better already! |
| Paige | 07/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou very much, I feel alot better ..... |
| Barbara | 07/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| nicole | 10/29/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Marsha Cunningham
2012-02-14 Need advice:
Dear Sarah, It sounds like your son is in a private school because public K is only half day and private is mostly full day. If it is a private school, you probably expect more attention to be paid
2012-01-31 child with difficulty learning in school:
Dear April, The first thing that I always check is to be sure that the child is getting the right nutrition, sleep, activity and so on. These things are the first line of defense against problems and
2011-08-01 i dont care attitude - urgent help!:
Dear AJ, I just found this in my email and will answer before turning in for the night. Now, you have not asked for what I'm going to tell you, but I'm going to tell you the first things that have come
2011-07-24 Bullies:
Paige, Why haven't you told the teacher? You should start with her and see what she will do for you, as in move you to the front. Write her a note and slip it to her when you leave class, but be the
2011-07-23 Bullies:
Hi Paige, First you need to understand that people who like themselves never bother or hurt others. These bullies have someone who bullies them at home, and it might even be a parent. This is very sad
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