Tag Archives: professional development

Random Monday: Hello, Friends

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Dar Hosta James

While I’ve been enjoying my Monday sabbatical, I will tell all of you, my dear readers, that I do miss you and I’ve so appreciated all the messages I’ve gotten from all of you saying that you miss me. My father … Continue reading →

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Special Announcement!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Dar Hosta James

I am excited to tell you that my colleague, Deb Barends, and I have finalized our plans for this year’s third annual Summer Creativity Institute! This dynamic two day event will be held Wednesday and Thursday, August 7-8, 2013 at Little … Continue reading →

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Monday #42: Open Up

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

This week marks the beginning of the end for most of the K-12 students here in NJ. Summer vacation is right around the corner and, barring overbearing summer homework requirements, most of our children will be slipping into their summer … Continue reading →

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Monday #31: Laughter, Literacy & Lucy

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dar Hosta James

In the wee morning hours of this past Saturday, educators from all over the country were getting ready to crowd into the Riverside Church near Columbia University for the 82nd Annual Teachers College Saturday Reunion. This free professional development event is … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT for Educators!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Dar Hosta James

We are doing it again! I’m thrilled to announce the first three professional development workshops for our 2012 “Saturday Sessions” schedule.  We hope that you will join us for dynamic, creative and FUN hands-on workshops in one of the most beautiful settings … Continue reading →

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Monday #6: Trash Talkin’

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Dar Hosta James

Meet my beautiful garbage. Tea bag packages, peel tops from cans of bread crumbs, gold and silver candy trays, twist-ties, tissue paper from shirt and shoe boxes, beach tags, ticket stubs, candy wrappers, clothing tags cereal boxes, old maps and … Continue reading →

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