tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.comments2022-11-19T06:09:02.213-08:00100 BellsMaryellen Pientahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616933745082415951noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-81365099101095261702010-11-11T11:52:16.360-08:002010-11-11T11:52:16.360-08:00You obviously touched many people in man ways. Yo...You obviously touched many people in man ways. You should be proud Maryellen. <br /><br />Who knew Hall was so cutting edge back then?!!Kevin Guerrini Class of '81noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-18807147262867857602010-11-07T09:16:54.447-08:002010-11-07T09:16:54.447-08:00Truly enjoyed your article. Your comments are so t...Truly enjoyed your article. Your comments are so true about GREAT principals. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-21583276764162502972010-10-10T20:22:09.326-07:002010-10-10T20:22:09.326-07:00you know, i just reread this, and yes, i did find ...you know, i just reread this, and yes, i did find my life's calling on this trip...you remember so much! and it remains one of my passions...thank you.<br />PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-4193293928937203392009-09-27T12:38:39.248-07:002009-09-27T12:38:39.248-07:00I enjoyed reading your blog, not because of the te...I enjoyed reading your blog, not because of the teaching aspect, but because I was in the Army Security Agency and was stationed at Bad Aibling Sep 1967 to Aug 1970. The area is beautiful, and I left a girl behind. I have always wanted to go back but have never had the chance. I could tell stories of the Sergeant Major's leaves, the "rabbit" hedgehog, the ghost in the barracks, the upside down car, and, of course, the "honeywagons".<br /><br />Thank you.Donovan Baldwinhttp://nodiet4me.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-14724839539448301722009-07-17T05:16:27.142-07:002009-07-17T05:16:27.142-07:00Your blog shows why you are considered the definit...Your blog shows why you are considered the definitive AVID expert no matter where you are. You live it and make it real for everyone around you. I have told teachers in my school that your are "The Real Deal." Your blog will be my touchstone this year. SO, when can you come visit?<br /><br />Ruby Lee<br />GA-AL Districtsmalltown30427https://www.blogger.com/profile/15187544091558402049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-3529174157374120712009-05-19T04:48:00.000-07:002009-05-19T04:48:00.000-07:00Congratulations on your retirement!
I was a former...Congratulations on your retirement!<br />I was a former student at Galva High and would have been a class of '78 Grad if I hadn't moved.<br />You may remember my brothers Scott and Mike MacAdam. <br />You were great!<br />Glad to see you didn't spend your whole career in the City of Go!<br />Cathy MacAdam MasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-89586289180316353012009-05-12T09:39:00.000-07:002009-05-12T09:39:00.000-07:00I enjoyed seeing you there when I visited Susan---...I enjoyed seeing you there when I visited Susan----Terry had to close down the chapel...you were a part of history! so many bases closed that I remember from even 1960 when I arrived as a 7 year old in Nurnburg...other places I lived that closed,,,,,Karlsruhe, Berlin,<br />and probably others......sigh......but the memories live on and the friendships forged in remote places are strong. Enjoy those last days! JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-53970696478136404212009-05-12T09:38:00.001-07:002009-05-12T09:38:00.001-07:00Surely DoDDS will want to publish your blogs. The...Surely DoDDS will want to publish your blogs. They are such a wonderful account of what teaching can be all about and how that comes to fulfillment in the DODDS system!<br />Mary CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-54925907944157130842009-05-12T09:38:00.000-07:002009-05-12T09:38:00.000-07:00This was fantastic and told the whole story. 5 y...This was fantastic and told the whole story. 5 years and I still miss it. No closeness like we had with the faculty, the kids, the parents, the church. I miss that. I miss the proximity to Munich, Italy, Salzburg, Innsbruck and the Alps. I'm happy in Hohenfels and Amberg where I live; but miss Bad Aibling. See you soon. BobbydAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-40687775581385211982009-05-12T09:36:00.000-07:002009-05-12T09:36:00.000-07:00Fun to relive those (mostly) great memories. Thank...Fun to relive those (mostly) great memories. Thanks for including our pics in your write up. I've enjoyed catching up on your career - great idea!<br /><br /><br />DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-36690238799453801052009-05-11T11:17:00.000-07:002009-05-11T11:17:00.000-07:00I think you should be working on an autobiography....I think you should be working on an autobiography. Or. . .you should write a book about all your experiences involving students and overseas life. <br /> <br />Barbara<br /> <br />Barbara Ferg-Carter, Ed.D.<br />Chief-of-Staff<br />Mediterranean District OfficeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-52190975648518507922009-05-10T07:34:00.000-07:002009-05-10T07:34:00.000-07:00WoW!!! I'm impressed...........not by all of the e...WoW!!! I'm impressed...........not by all of the educational mumbo-jumbo---I already knew how great you are!!!! But by your field trip to NYC the fact that you walked the "entire perimeter of the still-smoldering WTC". I never knew that about you....how could I have not known that?!?! That's awesome and such an impression it must have made on your heart.<br />~~HopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-12015177437972750452009-05-09T22:45:00.000-07:002009-05-09T22:45:00.000-07:00OMG, I don't remember you ever telling me you saw...OMG, I don't remember you ever telling me you saw the remains of the World Trade Center. What an experience, what did you feel? I know you're saying, "what?", but being there, the smells, atmosphere, attitude, surrounding area and other people make such an impression.<br />Well, being from the corn belt I would be saying "you're on the last rows," and another chapter in your life will end, what a ride.<br /> <br />Ciao,<br />NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-16611271191767914172009-05-09T15:01:00.000-07:002009-05-09T15:01:00.000-07:00Wow! Did we really ask you to do all that? I thi...Wow! Did we really ask you to do all that? I think we must all have been incredibly busy and happy as well knowing that it was "the good work." Mary CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-76448784218111021492009-05-06T12:56:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:56:00.000-07:00What a hoot!
Love,
SandraWhat a hoot! <br /><br />Love,<br />SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-19985886067600211582009-05-06T12:54:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:54:00.000-07:00Maryellen,
Yes I did receive it and was humbled an...Maryellen,<br />Yes I did receive it and was humbled and honored by what you wrote. And, for the record, my sentiments and memories about you were the same!<br />~~WoodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-53846017475730348272009-05-06T12:52:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:52:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing and you are such a jewel---an e...Thanks for sharing and you are such a jewel---an excellent writer and communicator. My head swells when I read your kind words. ~~MarjAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-91012825041901956812009-05-03T09:04:00.000-07:002009-05-03T09:04:00.000-07:00What a wonderful thing you're doing writing your t...What a wonderful thing you're doing writing your teaching memoirs....as always, modeling what you've taught in AVID. <br /> <br />MARTHA H. BROWN<br />Superintendent<br />Okinawa DistrictMaryellen Pientahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616933745082415951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-89984973339187050152009-05-03T09:03:00.000-07:002009-05-03T09:03:00.000-07:00I am honored, Maryellen. Thank you for doing this....I am honored, Maryellen. Thank you for doing this. great reading<br />DianaMaryellen Pientahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616933745082415951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-83922516626923296772009-04-19T21:02:00.000-07:002009-04-19T21:02:00.000-07:00Maryellen and my fellow educators, Thank you for y...Maryellen and my fellow educators, Thank you for your very kind words, Maryellen. It was the work of you, Gloria and colleagues around the world that made my job so rewarding. Your belief in our students, high expectations for every child struggling to be a success, and unwavering support for both the students and teachers that has made the DoDEA AVID program an institution. Our role at DoDEA was to provide the infrastructure and resources you needed. AVID Center was always there to listen to our new ideas, tweak them, and then support our implementation. The toughest time of the year for our students is here. Hang in there.<br />(Anne)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-35779973058236533542009-04-19T13:47:00.000-07:002009-04-19T13:47:00.000-07:00Loved this. "issues" and all. Who the hell doesn...Loved this. "issues" and all. Who the hell doesn't have issues... but it was great that it came from a guy. (Lisa)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-6598172062354333572009-04-19T13:46:00.000-07:002009-04-19T13:46:00.000-07:00Too cute! I agree with sidestepping Cinderella's ...Too cute! I agree with sidestepping Cinderella's issues.<br /><br />Love,<br />SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-48025102228381866372009-04-19T13:45:00.000-07:002009-04-19T13:45:00.000-07:00I am finding that many of the novels I though sill...I am finding that many of the novels I though silly 20 years ago are now my favorites! Jane Austen rocks!<br /> <br />Nice class:-)<br /> <br />MBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-33184361977788838182009-04-19T13:42:00.000-07:002009-04-19T13:42:00.000-07:00As always, I enjoy reading the recap and history f...As always, I enjoy reading the recap and history from now looking back and seeing how it all came together.......enjoy those last days in Italy and in the classroom......JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989209526508260999.post-64111097984224643862009-04-19T13:41:00.000-07:002009-04-19T13:41:00.000-07:00What a wonderful recollection, Maryellen. Thank y...What a wonderful recollection, Maryellen. Thank you for writing this. I will include it in the AVID Archives, even in the electronic files! By the way, I remember the trip when the picture was taken. I arrived at Frankfurt Airport at 8:30 a.m. where you picked me up after an all night flight from Atlanta (where I had just finished 4 days of work) with no sleep. I was to address your first group at 10:00 in Wiesbaden, and there were two other presentations following that -- all different speeches to different audiences. As always, you treated me to a wonderful dinner with "the group," and I finally went to bed after 48 hours of wakefulness. I think the speeches and meetings went okay, at least everyone was polite enough not to say otherwise, but I was on "auto-pilot."<br /><br /><br />Mary CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com