About Me

What This Blog Is About: Not patchwork. It’s just a metaphor. Better luck next Google? Find out more about who I am, what I love and what I want to do by clicking your way around my website.

Email me at patchworkjackie (at) gmail (dot) com

I believe in the Bloggers’ Code of Ethics, and links on my blog are not for sale, nor do I carry advertising. If you have a book or product you think I’d like, please contact me, but know that integrity is my first priority, and all reviews will be completely honest.

Obligatory Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here reflect neither the views nor opinions of any of my employers or co-workers. When I do post about teaching, it is only ever about myself, not personal information about my students or colleagues. If you have any questions, drop me a comment and I’ll get back to you.

Secondary Disclaimer: All the posts labeled here as book reviews are of books I have purchased for myself. If I review books that I have been given or sent, I will identify them as such.

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12 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Deb
    Dec 26, 2007 @ 17:27:29

    I found you through the comment you left on my blog. I lOVE your blog. It is very impressive. I am bookmarking it so I can keep up with future writings. I also have a strong interest in pop culure and the impact it has on society. BTW thanks fo reading my essay “Camping While Black” on MMO. –Deb P.

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  2. bibomedia
    Feb 29, 2008 @ 09:56:56

    :)

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  3. Sanket
    Aug 16, 2009 @ 10:49:36

    I like your site.
    After reading your site completely,
    I just wanna tell you that ,
    You are a very Natural by nature
    You have positive thinking and frankly nature.
    Just like this update your site regularly.
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  4. Dawn
    Aug 28, 2009 @ 05:32:15

    Hi! Stumbling upon your blog through Huf Post on twitter, I bookmarked you on diigo right away! I find your posts inspiring! I have been teaching English at a public school in the Midwest for 14 years now. This year I have one section of freshmen honors and two regular sections. We are currently reading The Odyssey. I printed one of the graphic organizers you had marked on “Elements of the Epic Hero.”
    In addition to teaching freshmen, I also teach two sections of junior English which emphasizes American literature. We are currently reading captivity narratives. Soon we will begin Scarlet Letter.

    I noticed that you are a fan of Facebook. I am a member of it as well as twitter. Our school has very strict internet usage policies that block all social networking outlets. I find this frustrating because the students are highly motivated by these networks! I want my students to keep an online journal, but am a little unsure as to which one is the easiest and cheapest to use. I tried edublogs, but this seems complicated for my students to handle. Do you have any suggestions for a simple webbased journal that would not be blocked by our school’s filter? Thanks for your great posts! I feel like I know you by reading you. I have three children. My youngest son is seven as just entered the second grade. I know what you mean by summer sleepovers and movie nights! I wish you the best of luck for the upcoming school year. You seem to have a lot on the ball!

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  5. jackie
    Aug 28, 2009 @ 08:39:03

    Dawn– I’m so glad that you found something useful poking around here on my little site! As far as blog/journal sites, have you tried setting up a Ning? I think those can be kept totally private for members only– if you have a tech department or coordinator, see if Ning sites are allowed. I am lucky in that our school uses Microsoft’s Sharepoint program to maintain our teacher websites, and there are blog and discussion board functions available there. I haven’t taken advantage of them yet thought, but that’s definitely on my ever-growing to-do list!

    You might also want to check out HuffEnglish.com– Dana Huff does amazing things with students and technology and she may have a better tip.

    Hope your youngest boy is enjoying second grade– we’re anxious awaiting Monday, the girls’ first day of second grade!

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    • Dawn
      Jul 15, 2010 @ 01:55:20

      Wow! I had lost track of your blog until this evening when I was just looking back through some bookmarks and came across this comment I had written to you last year.
      Thanks for the helpful info on nings. Hope you and your family are well. I liked reading your post about not judging other mothers. Take care!:)

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      • Jackie
        Jul 15, 2010 @ 23:04:15

        Good luck, Dawn, and feel free to stop by anytime!

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  6. wordwand
    Feb 03, 2010 @ 10:36:53

    hi an ineteresting blog worth adding to my blog roll .good luck .

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  7. Ted Leach
    Apr 01, 2010 @ 16:22:52

    Some great content here. It’s nice to be back in the world of teachers online!

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    • Jackie
      Apr 01, 2010 @ 22:03:06

      Thanks so much–I’m happy to have “met” you!

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  8. sky
    Apr 07, 2010 @ 22:09:13

    I also like watching movies, listening to music, and reading . I always think if I can enjoy my movies , my music ,my reading .how wonderful that will be

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