Brag Files

[minks]

Ok all you guys we all know you are great but......

Here is your chance to tell us something we all don't already know about you and be proud of it and brag on about it and keep it going and update it often. We in FG are really good at giving away our cudos and flowers, but why not post here something you are real proud of about ....YOU! YOURSELF! ie ACC's volunteering. Something small, something big, anything that makes you say to yoruself Gee I am proud of me and I wanna share that.

Go On................... jump in.

[along-for-the-ride]

Welp.............just little stuff.......



I get up with my husband in the early morning even when I don't have to go to work. I fix him some coffee and send him off with a kiss. :yh_love :yh_coffee

When I receive a gift or card in the mail, I always send a thank-you note.:-6

I try to get along with my in-laws and my co-workers.



Maybe, Santa will come to my house this Christmas.

[Bez]

This needs a bit of thought...I'll post tomorrow

[Betty Boop]

Bez wrote: This needs a bit of thought...I'll post tomorrow




And me!!! I don't brag often!







uuummmm Minks, where is your Brag??:D

[minks]

Bez wrote: This needs a bit of thought...I'll post tomorrow


hehehe I am sure it is not stretch there Bez hehehehe

Along that is exactly what I am looking for. Yay for you those are lovely. And too many times we just don't get to share that those make us feel good. I say what the heck Brag away.

Myself I am down to 1 volunteer project but it is more a friendship now, I support (not financially) a refugee family from Afghanastan. I visit them every Tuesday eve, they make me dinner (oooo here I feel so spoiled) and I help them with english homework, or their reading, or questions on money, culture, some days we just sit and talk for a bit. It started as 2 hours per visit and now we get it up to as many as 4 hours per visit. They have come a long way. Young couple with a 3yr old son, and a new 6mo baby boy. I love them dearly.

[minks]

Betty Boop wrote: And me!!! I don't brag often!







uuummmm Minks, where is your Brag??:D


Brag away this is the place to do so and feel good about you

[cars]

Not so great, just a good deed!

Last Monday, I was riding on the Highway, and saw a Minivan broken down on the shoulder, with a flat tire. Standing outside were a Woman & her two Kids, standing behind the side guard rail. So I pulled over in front of her van & asked if she needed any help. I could see that she was scared. To my surprise she said yes, her car had a flat tire, & she did'nt know how to put on the spare tire. I was suprised, because in todays times, everyone has a cell phone to call for help, and I was thinking she did that. Everyone but her for some reason, as she did not have a cell phone. So she did in deed need my help & asked if I would be so kind as to help her. I said of course I'd help her. All this time cars are zooming by us both. No others pulled over, & or no State Trooper passed by us at that time.

Well I put the spare tire on her van, she & her kids (about 6 & 9) thanked me, & went on their merry way. (It took all of about 10 min) It made me feel good that I was able to help that nice woman & her kids get back on their journey.

[Jives]

Experience:

93-94 Substitute Teacher

94-95 Math /Science Heights Junior High School

95-97 Math Teacher Mesa View Junior High School

98-99 At-Risk Summer School Rocinante High School

97-98 Math Dept. Head Mesa View Junior High School

98-05 Lead Teacher Transition Academy

Awards:

95-96 Intel "Most Innovative Teacher" Award

96-97 "Who's Who in American Teachers" Award

97-98 "Disney Teacher of the Year" Nominee (Top Ten in the Country)

97-98 "Who's Who in American Teachers" Award

98-99 "Who's Who in American Teachers" Award

98-99 "Red Apple Teacher Award" American Foundation for Excellence

in Education

99-00 "Millennium Teacher" Who's Who in American Teachers

00-01 Golden Apple Teacher of New Mexico Nominee(Top Five in the State)

02-03 Community Education Coordinator

03-04 "Who's Who in American Teachers" Award

04-05 "Who's Who in American Teachers" Award

05-06 "Who's Who in American Teachers" Award

05-06 "Red Apple Teacher Award" American Foundation for Excellence

in Education

Achievements:

Summer School At-Risk Teacher 99-98

TV101 Producer and Director 97-01

Community Outreach Supervisor - Fire Program 97-99

Behind the Scenes Program: Theaters and Radio Stations 97-99

Airport Orientation Program Head: Professional Development for Junior High Students

"Voice of Mesa View", Morning Announcement Program 94-01

School Dance D.J. 97-99

Farmington Municipal Math Evaluation Placement Exam: Writer and Developer

"Battle of Pythagorus" Web Lessons (downloaded by several major universities!)

C.O.R.E. Team member 94-97

Co-designer and contributor to Mesa View's Web Page 95-00

"Civil War" Thematic Unit Project: Author

"The Sky is Full Of Stars" Thematic Unit Project: Author

"The Universe of Y2K" Thematic Unit Project: Author

UNM Teacher Development Program: Sponsor/ Teacher

Fort Lewis College Student Teaching Program: Mentor Teacher

Morning Tutoring Program: Leader

Detention Hall Supervisor

Hewlett-Packard Technology Grant Winner 98-99

Track and Field Annoucer 96-97

Wrestling Annoucer 97-98

Video Election Coverage Project: 96-97

Spelling Bee Enunciator: 94-01

[Nomad]

I unchained the circle. 4 generations of alcoholism, I beat it. I love myself for that.

[Nomad]

Thanks ! I really appreciate that !

[chonsigirl]

Go Nomad! We are proud of you!

And Jives, you are the best. You are an awesome teacher and example to us all.

1997-2000

specialized curriculum and committees: Cal Tech Science Committee

TAASC: Teachers as Agents of Systemic Change, California State University, Pomona

taught ESL in Spanish 1994-2000

Teaching credential: History/Social Studies, Biology, Middle School Math

B.A. History 1991 Cal Poly Pomona!

M.A. History 1997 Cal State Fullerton!

PhD History of Native Americans, 2003 University of California, Riverside!

Presentations

“The case of the Indians of California v. the United States,” Ethnohistory Conference, Nov. 6, 2003, Riverside, California.

“From Time Immemorial: The Shasta Indians and the Indian Claims Commission,” 17th Annual California Indian Conference, Oct. 17, 2002, Palomar Junior College, California.

“The Question of Gender Equality Under the Law: The Unusual Case of the People v. Katie Cook,” Southern California Graduate Student History Conference, May 29, 1999, University of California, Riverside.

Publications

“The Sleepy Lagoon Trial: Synonym for Injustice and Racial Hatred,” Law in the Western United States, ed. Gordon Bakken, University of Oklahoma Press, 2000



Future Publications

“Chemehuevi Migration.” Ed. Gordon Bakken and Alexandra Kindell. Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration into the American West. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2005.

“Mayapán,” “Palenque,” “Copán,” “Chichén Itzá.” “Uxmal.” “Tikal.” Ed. Jan Rogozinski. The City and Urban Life. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2006.

“The Indian Claims Commission.” “Lonewolf v Hitchcock,” “Tee-Hit-Ton.” Encyclopedia of American Indian History. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio, Inc., 2007.

“Tee-Hit-Ton.” Ed. Donald L. Fixico. Treaties with American Indians. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio, Inc., 2007.

And a couple of other entries for the last two, they keep sending more to me.

Dissertation manuscript is currently under review by University of Oklahoma Press.

[Nomad]

I too am proud of you bunny....you do the community a great service in your work, sincerely your profession is of the highest honor, thank you. :-6

[Nomad]

and chives for sure ! :-6

[Jives]

Holy Smokes, Chonsi! You have a Ph.d?!!!

WE ARE NOT WORTHY!!!!!:yh_worshp :yh_worshp :yh_worshp

[actionfigurestepho]

I do charity work for veterans through a VFW post. I'm an American Legion Auxiliary member, which I guess is unusual for my age.

[CARLA]

Nomad brag every minute of every day, what an accomplishment.. :yh_clap :yh_clap

I unchained the circle. 4 generations of alcoholism, I beat it. I love myself for that.


What a great group of accomplished people, educated, selfless, and doing good every day.. BRAVO TO YOU ALL.. :yh_clap

While I was disabled for 10 years I did full time volunteer work the the Alzheimer's Association..now I work there. Volunteer work is so very rewarding I recommend it to everyone.

I saved my dear friend of 30 years life twice. Everyone should know CPR it saves lives and may save someone dear to you someday. Go take a course especially if you have childern or are around the elderly, or ill people..

[actionfigurestepho]

CARLA wrote:

I saved my dear friend of 30 years life twice. Everyone should know CPR it saves lives and may save someone dear to you someday. Go take a course especially if you have childern or are around the elderly, or ill people..
That must have been terrifying! Can you post the stories?

[lady cop]

i know Carla well on a personal basis...she is a great lady and braver than 10 of me. she has overcome terrible hardship/injury. and goes on to help others every day. ....my 'brag' would only be i have had the privilege to have saved a few lives and be recognized by my sheriff and peers for it.

[CARLA]

Ahhh!! LC, Your to kind my dear friend. You are also a great lady, and one of the finest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. You are among the bravest of the brave, your profession is a noble one and should be respected always.. :yh_worshp :yh_worshp

[cars]

chonsigirl wrote: Go Nomad! We are proud of you!

And Jives, you are the best. You are an awesome teacher and example to us all.

1997-2000

specialized curriculum and committees: Cal Tech Science Committee

TAASC: Teachers as Agents of Systemic Change, California State University, Pomona

taught ESL in Spanish 1994-2000

Teaching credential: History/Social Studies, Biology, Middle School Math

B.A. History 1991 Cal Poly Pomona!

M.A. History 1997 Cal State Fullerton!

PhD History of Native Americans, 2003 University of California, Riverside!

Presentations

“The case of the Indians of California v. the United States,” Ethnohistory Conference, Nov. 6, 2003, Riverside, California.

“From Time Immemorial: The Shasta Indians and the Indian Claims Commission,” 17th Annual California Indian Conference, Oct. 17, 2002, Palomar Junior College, California.

“The Question of Gender Equality Under the Law: The Unusual Case of the People v. Katie Cook,” Southern California Graduate Student History Conference, May 29, 1999, University of California, Riverside.

Publications

“The Sleepy Lagoon Trial: Synonym for Injustice and Racial Hatred,” Law in the Western United States, ed. Gordon Bakken, University of Oklahoma Press, 2000



Future Publications

“Chemehuevi Migration.” Ed. Gordon Bakken and Alexandra Kindell. Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration into the American West. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2005.

“Mayapán,” “Palenque,” “Copán,” “Chichén Itzá.” “Uxmal.” “Tikal.” Ed. Jan Rogozinski. The City and Urban Life. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2006.

“The Indian Claims Commission.” “Lonewolf v Hitchcock,” “Tee-Hit-Ton.” Encyclopedia of American Indian History. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio, Inc., 2007.

“Tee-Hit-Ton.” Ed. Donald L. Fixico. Treaties with American Indians. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio, Inc., 2007.

And a couple of other entries for the last two, they keep sending more to me.

Dissertation manuscript is currently under review by University of Oklahoma Press.


Wow chonsi, what are you doing spending your time in here, you should be out there writing a "Best Seller", & becoming rich & famous!

[minks]

Awww you all deserve awards keep up the great work each and every one of you and anyone else who posts. Gosh all success is a great success no matter how small.

[valerie]

Aside from the fact that I'm kind to children and animals and seniors, my only

real brag you already know about... but for the sake of any newbies...



I've been a regular blood donor for about 34 years now.



:-6

[Lon]

I did a magnificent Bungy Jump on my 60th birthday. Head first, off a bridge, 187 ft., into a river up to my waist. It was a pretty good swan dive and the adrenaline rush lasted a month. I pull out the video every once in a while and find it hard to believe that I was crazy enough to do that.

[mominiowa]

:-4 ~I am a good MOM!~:-4




And I just bought a BUNCH of new baby things for my neighbor lady - who after many months of thinking about adoption is keeping her son - who is due in 2 months!! I was kind of hoping she would keep the little booger - and I have offered any help I can give. :-4

[Nomad]

mominiowa wrote: :-4 ~I am a good MOM!~:-4






And I just bought a BUNCH of new baby things for my neighbor lady - who after many months of thinking about adoption is keeping her son - who is due in 2 months!! I was kind of hoping she would keep the little booger - and I have offered any help I can give. :-4

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