Comments on: How MySpace Changed A Life http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/ ' I am entirely certain that twenty years from now we will look back at education as it is practiced in most schools today and wonder how we could tolerated anything so primitive.' John W Gardner Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:07:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Judi Roach http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Judi Roach Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:36:23 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-173 What an incredible story. Teaching is so much about connections with students. Beth you are an outstanding persona and educator. You saw what Mundo needed and laid the ground work for him that opened up great opportunities. Mundo, super job. That is incredible. Go for it, make your dreams come true, one assignment, one test, and one day at a time. You can do it! Thanks again for sharing this great story What an incredible story. Teaching is so much about connections with students. Beth you are an outstanding persona and educator. You saw what Mundo needed and laid the ground work for him that opened up great opportunities. Mundo, super job. That is incredible. Go for it, make your dreams come true, one assignment, one test, and one day at a time. You can do it!
Thanks again for sharing this great story

]]> By: Beth Still http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Beth Still Tue, 12 May 2009 14:27:15 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-151 Mundo, I am so proud of you! Back in the fall I thought this day would never come. I am so glad that you came back to school and that you decided to continue to pursue your dreams. Remember that you can do just about anything if you set your mind to it. Don't hesitate to come back to us for any reason. The staff here at VALTS will be here for you if you ever need anything. I don't think I have to remind you that Kris will be there for you, too. You can call him, email him, or keep in touch on Twitter. Start using your network to your advantage. You have a growing group of people who really want to see you be successful. Best of luck, Mundo. Mundo,
I am so proud of you! Back in the fall I thought this day would never come. I am so glad that you came back to school and that you decided to continue to pursue your dreams. Remember that you can do just about anything if you set your mind to it. Don’t hesitate to come back to us for any reason. The staff here at VALTS will be here for you if you ever need anything. I don’t think I have to remind you that Kris will be there for you, too. You can call him, email him, or keep in touch on Twitter. Start using your network to your advantage. You have a growing group of people who really want to see you be successful. Best of luck, Mundo.

]]> By: Kristofor Still http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Kristofor Still Sun, 10 May 2009 02:45:39 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-150 Mundo, I can remember when Beth first told me about you and your interest in Law Enforcement. She said you had a lot of potential. It didn't take me long to get to know you and see what she was talking about. I hope that I helped you along with your decision to pursue a career in Criminal Justice. We need fine young men like you to follow in our foot steps. Take this opportunity and make the most of it. Beth and I are very proud of you! Kristofor Still Mundo, I can remember when Beth first told me about you and your interest in Law Enforcement. She said you had a lot of potential. It didn’t take me long to get to know you and see what she was talking about. I hope that I helped you along with your decision to pursue a career in Criminal Justice. We need fine young men like you to follow in our foot steps. Take this opportunity and make the most of it. Beth and I are very proud of you!

Kristofor Still

]]> By: Jessica White http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Jessica White Thu, 07 May 2009 01:24:11 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-149 Mundo, Wow that story really shows your perseverance. You have made some tough decisions in life. I'm so glad you decided to finish school and go to that college planning night. I know you are going to do great things and make the most of that wonderful scholarship! Mundo,

Wow that story really shows your perseverance. You have made some tough decisions in life. I’m so glad you decided to finish school and go to that college planning night.

I know you are going to do great things and make the most of that wonderful scholarship!

]]> By: capohanka http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-148 capohanka Wed, 06 May 2009 18:55:48 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-148 What an amazing story. Never give up! What an amazing story. Never give up!

]]> By: Rachel Anschutz http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Rachel Anschutz Wed, 06 May 2009 18:51:46 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-147 Beth...that activated my tear ducts. It does help when teachers really care. You can officially say that you made a difference. Kudos to Mundo for sticking to it!!! My favorite quote: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger -Nietzsche Beth…that activated my tear ducts. It does help when teachers really care. You can officially say that you made a difference. Kudos to Mundo for sticking to it!!! My favorite quote: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger -Nietzsche

]]> By: Richard Byrne http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Richard Byrne Wed, 06 May 2009 16:27:48 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-146 This is a fantastic story. There are many things to enjoy about this story, but the best part is the people involved in it. The technology/ social network played a significant role in the story though without caring people like Beth and Kris, all the technology in the world wouldn't have helped. The longer I stay in education the more I am convinced that caring is what makes a great teacher. Beth certainly personifies caring. Congratulations to Mundo for graduating from high school and getting the scholarships. This is a fantastic story. There are many things to enjoy about this story, but the best part is the people involved in it. The technology/ social network played a significant role in the story though without caring people like Beth and Kris, all the technology in the world wouldn’t have helped. The longer I stay in education the more I am convinced that caring is what makes a great teacher. Beth certainly personifies caring.
Congratulations to Mundo for graduating from high school and getting the scholarships.

]]> By: Kirk Begley http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Kirk Begley Wed, 06 May 2009 16:23:48 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-145 Mundo You are why we do what we do at VALTS! We all have the ability to make choices and grow from these experiences. I too didn't like you dropping out but the reason was to support family and I understood. When you decided to return to school that was a great choice. Filling out all the paperwork for WNCC scholarships was a great choice!! Next Tuesday when you finish VALTS we will all celebrate good choices!! You are a bright, caring young man I'm proud to call my student!!! Congratulations!!! VALTS Principal!! Kirk Mundo

You are why we do what we do at VALTS! We all have the ability to make choices and grow from these experiences. I too didn’t like you dropping out but the reason was to support family and I understood. When you decided to return to school that was a great choice. Filling out all the paperwork for WNCC scholarships was a great choice!! Next Tuesday when you finish VALTS we will all celebrate good choices!! You are a bright, caring young man I’m proud to call my student!!! Congratulations!!!

VALTS Principal!!

Kirk

]]> By: Jason http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Jason Wed, 06 May 2009 16:02:56 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-144 Mundo, Congrats on the scholarships and finding your path. Life is not easy and will throw you many curve balls but keep going. Thanks for blogging this Beth - You are an awesome teacher and reading this story reminds me that teaching is not just about tests and grades. Mundo,
Congrats on the scholarships and finding your path. Life is not easy and will throw you many curve balls but keep going.

Thanks for blogging this Beth – You are an awesome teacher and reading this story reminds me that teaching is not just about tests and grades.

]]> By: Matthew Lenard http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/how-myspace-changed-a-life/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Matthew Lenard Wed, 06 May 2009 15:33:02 +0000 http://bethstill.edublogs.org/?p=132#comment-143 That's a great story. It seems like the vast majority of the discussion around social networking and education is its use as an instructional tool. Then, there are always the negative stories about what went wrong on XYZ social network. This story bucks the trend and illustrates that online networks can be more than just an aggregation of weak ties. Nice article Beth, and congratulations, Mundo. That’s a great story. It seems like the vast majority of the discussion around social networking and education is its use as an instructional tool. Then, there are always the negative stories about what went wrong on XYZ social network. This story bucks the trend and illustrates that online networks can be more than just an aggregation of weak ties. Nice article Beth, and congratulations, Mundo.

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