Sand+Castles

=media type="custom" key="23568402" = = = =The Pacific Coast - a wonderful place to experience all of the items on my favorites list below! =

PHOTO CREDIT:

Pacific Coast between San Simeon and Willow Creek Picnic Ground, California by Frank Kehren []

Pacific Coast by Marjo van Diem []

Pacific Coast Bike Tour Day 9 By Ann and Tim []

Pacific Coast Bike Tour Day 12 BY Ann and Tim []

Pacific Coast Highway by Ben Geach http://flic.kr/p/9Q1YDQ

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Introduction
Hello - My name is Dawn Dunlap. I teach at The Walker School in Marietta, GA. I have just completed my 15th year. When the new school year begins, I will be starting a "new version" of my job. I have worked in the computer lab for the last two years teaching technology skills to 1st-5th graders. I will still be teaching the same subject and grade levels, but in a new location - our Winship Media Center. What I still love about our school is actually the first thing I noticed when I toured the school before my son started attending Walker (and before I joined the faculty) - the warm, friendly atmosphere that exists between students, faculty, and everyone who enters our buildings. []

Favorite Things
Raindrops on Roses - oops that's Maria For me....
 * The sound of rain when everyone is warm and cozy inside
 * The sound of the ocean
 * Napping to either of the above sounds
 * How wonderful a breeze makes me feel
 * Jan Karon books - this summer listening to them on CD - while doing any of the above

Burning Question
On the intriguing subject of motivation - Why are students (and adults alike) so differing in their motivation? Is it intrinsic or extrinsic?