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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-02 | Francis | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-28 | Melissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for all the useful info. You have given me a great starting place! |
| 2009-02-20 | Ashley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you Debba. This was very helpful and actually reinforced what I knew. Unfortunately he doesn't have the luxury of switching languages so we'll do more research with the university around here. Again many thanks |
| 2008-12-11 | Caroline | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2008-12-03 | SHIVANI | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-05-31 | Kelli | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-05-23 | Nadia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your prompt response! I'm actually living in nyc but have been looking into schools outside of nyc. Thanks again for your answer! I have more research to do. |
| 2008-05-07 | Tracy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-04-13 | Maureen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Debba, Your response was surprisingly quick, and has given me hope that I just might be able to find a job in the US. I also now have a better idea of where, and how, to start looking. Regards, Maureen D - Australia.... |
| 2007-11-04 | Cathy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow! Thank you for all of your insight! I will take some time to soak it all in and perhaps have some follow up concerns! Eternally grateful, Cathy |
| 2007-10-17 | john | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | No | |
| 2007-09-11 | Amy Peck | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-04-17 | Terri | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Debba for getting back to me quickly. I will try to seek out someone in the adult education field. You could answer the questions, but I will try to follow the guidelines of this assignment. Thank you, Terri |
| 2007-04-12 | sujata | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | hanks a lot |
| 2007-03-20 | Shefali | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you for ur gr8 help!! |
| 2007-02-25 | Sophie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you! |
| 2007-02-13 | Danna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I didn't realize her circumstances being so far away, so I thought she was blowing me off. Turns out she was just being honest that she didn't have access to the information. SOrry! |
| 2006-12-03 | Nikki | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for the quick response and useful website link. Its good to know that there are professionals like you out there that are willing to volunteer their time to helping rookies like me! Thanks again! |
| 2006-11-15 | sophie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your input. I have gone to my instructor but was unable to get her to clarify. By the way this is for my Eng 0310 course... not even college level eng yet. |
| 2006-11-10 | Barb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | That is a great idea. Thank you |
| 2006-05-29 | Jo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | WOW fast answer! :D Awsome awsome! Thanks a bunch! |
| 2006-03-22 | Maggie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you SO much, of all the experts I asked you were the only one who replied with an answer. i am so grateful. |
| 2006-03-15 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am very satisfied with your reply. Thanks a lot. |
| 2006-02-25 | Awais | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I couldnt find a way to rate her less than 10.This expert has excellent observation and knowledge.I am IMPRESSED. |
| 2006-02-12 | Crystal Harmon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Answer was so very helpful. Thank you so much! |
| 2006-02-12 | Dawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Some much info, thanks! |
| 2005-11-10 | Courtney | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your timely response, as well as your encouragement. I will definitley contact the sources you mentioned! Thanks so much... hey you should be a college advisor! |
| 2005-05-06 | andrea | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! |
| 2005-03-31 | Katie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | did not answer my question, but requirements being different depending on where you live, she did the best anyone could, and answered me very promptly. very good job. |
| 2005-03-22 | fatemah al nawaiseh | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for answer my question quickly.the information is very useful for me. |
Debba Robinson
Expertise
I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.
Experience
I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.
Education/Credentials
MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.
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