Ann Richards

According to the article, Differentiated Instruction and Implications for UDL Implementation, one of the leading theorists, Carol Ann Tomlinson, defined differentiated instruction as “...a teaching theory based on the premise that the instructional approaches should vary and be adapted in relation to individual and diverse students in the classroom” (Hall, Meyer, Strangman, 2003, p. 2). Additionally, the authors noted, “The model of differentiated instruction requires teachers to be flexible in…

Elizabeth Ann Bloom, known as Betty Ford (1918-2011), was married to America's thirty-eighth and only non-elected President, Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006, Pres. 1974-1977). In the role of First Lady, Mrs. Ford was preceded by Pat Nixon (1912-1993) and succeeded by Rosalynn Carter (1927-). Though an accomplished dancer and independent woman in her own right, Betty dedicated herself to the advancement of her husband's political career, fulfilled the role of Republican Congressional Spouse…

where information regarding anything is shared, for instance, business, politics, and education among others. Therefore, information gotten from other sites is posted here for others to see. Online groups lead to cyber bullying. As defined by Mary Ann Liebert (cited in Mason, 2008), it’s the deliberate use of technology to cause threat or harassment to individuals or groups of people. In this case, they use these groups a tool to transmit words that undermines other people thus affecting them…

At first glance Kristen Ward may look like just some average teacher, but you are so wrong. Born and raised in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin she has a bit more of a background than just a teacher. With an excellent perception of view and organization she is a civil engineer at heart and mind. Even growing up, she was her parents “little engineer” always ready to design new things and create new space. From a very young age Ward had an interest for design and organization. Her dad would sometimes…

The Vietnam War was fought from November 1, 1955 to April 30, 1975 between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The U.S. supported South Vietnam because it was democratic. In addition, the U.S. wanted to prevent the spread of communism. The involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War has been a very controversial topic over the years. Some Americans believed that it was our duty to defend against the spread of communism while other Americans believed that it was an unnecessary war and it was…

and are universal. The 1592 Shakespearean drama Richard III and Al Pacino 's 1995 docu-drama Looking for Richard [LFR] were written four hundred years apart yet both texts address perpetual values and ideas that are common to both eras. Through a simultaneous study of both texts, the responder is able to understand the influence of context on aspects of the human condition such as the adverse effects of lust for power and appearance and reality. Richard III is heavily influenced by Elizabethan…

Starkweather and Fugate June 25, 1959 Lincoln, Nebraska finally was able to rest. Charles Raymond Starkweather was executed after the terrible murders of 11 people and 2 dogs, 10 of the murders with his partner, and girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate. From starting in Lincoln, Nebraska to ending in Douglas, Wyoming, the mystery of these murders were finally over, but left many scars and nightmares on the families that had loved ones taken from them. Charles Starkweather and his partner Caril Fugates…

He lived with his mom, step-dad, and three younger half-brothers named Thomas, Richard, and James. Sadly, Ford didn't know that his step-dad wasn't his real father until he was 13. He didn't know of his birth father until he was 17 when Leslie King made an abrupt stop in Ford's hometown. Ford went to South High School where he was a…

In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason is about a girl name Sam who lives with her uncle who is a veteran from the Vietnam War. The story follows Sam’s journey as she tries to know more about the war in order to connect to her father, who died in the war. Mayson uses every day objects that allows characters in the book to connect to the war. In part one of the book Sam was driving past a family cemetery when she “shot up onto the exit ramp a little too fast, and the tires squeal” (3). An everyday…

Growing up is a part of life and though some may bloom later than others everyone grows up sooner or later. In Bobbie Ann Mason’s “Shiloh,” truck driver Leroy Moffitt is badly injured and suddenly forced to stay at home with Norma Jean, his distant wife. This brings her to the realization that she is no longer happy with where she is. She displays maturation that brings her to a better place and through her drastic self improvements Mason reveals that maturing and moving on are key parts of life…