rachel n. spear

teacher. writer. artist.

[rachel n. spear @raespear]

Our department features a faculty member and a favorite thing/book every Friday. October 4th was my date:

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@draperjames @RWitherspoon P.S. I also appreciate the photos of you in the dresses/clothing, as that gives me a better idea as to how everything will fit.

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@draperjames @RWitherspoon Thank you for making a clothing line that fits! As a 5’1” individual, shopping has required a lot of alterations, until now. Please, please keep the normal sizing to cater to petites. I love knowing I can wear items out the box! Please keep this as part of your signature brand.

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FMU was fortunate enough to host @adrian_matejka, @letbirds, @MWilkers13, and @pronounced_ing, as part of our annual #PDFPF and in conjunction with our optional fall common read, Little Fires Everywhere (which students loved!). Such a wonderful couple of days!

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Students in ENG 101-Honors join #FMUWrites by reflecting about interrelated identities - As Ponlop explains, “The mirror of relationship becomes a very… https://t.co/TKMJGNBWkb

[Leslie Leavoy @leslieannlsu]

I will continue to believe survivors. I will teach my future children about consent. I will vote in every election. I will continue to Love Purple, Live Gold and I will always hate the Florida Gators.

[rachel n. spear @raespear]

Read _Help, Thanks, Wow_ by @ANNELAMOTT recently, and my soul is grateful.

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My Vday gift was tickets to my favorite band ever. We drove 2.5 hours to see BTE in Raleigh—such a treat. But wishing their show could’ve been longer. Thanks @betterthanezra for all the memories and music!

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I don’t have many shows that I love. But this, this I love. https://t.co/wzOG8p4XWd

[So You Think You Can Dance @DANCEonFOX]

Strength. Passion. LIFE! ❤️ A new season of #SYTYCD premieres June 4 on @FOXTV.

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It’s been a full conference already — and more wonderfulness to come. #nemla2018 #nemla

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#NeMLA2018 is off to a great start with last night’s opening speaker, Stewart O’Nan

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Since Columbine, nearly 200,000 students have been exposed to gun violence. Many are never the same. - The Washington Post https://t.co/dUAi46wZFD

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Truly enjoyed Tweedy’s visit to @francismarionu. Students were engaged during his talks and have continued conversations in their classes. I’m also proud of four selected ENG 102 students who presented Tweedy-inspired research posters as part of the event. Thanks, @DamonTweedyMD!

[NonFictionNow @NonFictionNow]

A Burst of Light: Audre Lorde on Turning Fear Into Fire https://t.co/OQTHXJTqkV #nonfiction

[rachel n. spear @raespear]

I hold to hope that love (in our words and in our actions) will work to transform and unify that which feels increasingly divided.

[Writing Project @writingproject]

What do successful teacher leaders do? Linda Friedrich examines, through vignettes, the work of addressing problems, facilitating collective learning, and celebrating writing: https://t.co/y50cNpwWI1

[CNN @CNN]

Teachers are using the hashtag #ArmMeWith to propose other resources they would rather be armed with, such as more funding, additional school counselors and smaller class sizes -- not the ability to carry guns in school https://t.co/1VSqpyedSL

[USA TODAY @USATODAY]

Two teachers started #ArmMeWith to combat the "absurd notion" that arming teachers will keep schools safe. https://t.co/0YXJvLpGFa

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@SynaesthesiaMag Should the submission be blind? Or is it okay to include your name on that first page? Thank you.

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Finished Jesmyn Ward’s _Sing, Unburied, Sing_ and already want to re-read it!