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About Patricia Ireland-Williams
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I am a retired K-12 Public School Principal (8 years as a teacher and counselor) and 23 years as an administrator. I can help parents with questions about how the system works, provide ideas on how to solve school issues or assist teachers in coping with the plethera of stressors they face.

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I am currently an educational consultant and have served on the State of Arizona Solutions Team.
   

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Classroom management10/3/2008Matthew Hiebert
  Q: but when the entire class starts acting badly, I have a problem controlling them, and they know that ...
  A: Sorry for my slow response. Hope I can help you. It takes time to develop good classroom ...
Classroom management10/3/2008Tracy Chatters
  Q: but when the entire class starts acting badly, I have a problem controlling them, and they know that ...
  A: You don't have to control them all, you only have to control the leader. In any group of students, ...
Classroom management10/3/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: but when the entire class starts acting badly, I have a problem controlling them, and they know that ...
  A: Since I do not know what subject or grade you are teaching, I will provide you a rather general ...
maths9/17/2008Matthew Hiebert
  Q: please can you suggest a game to be played in a class of 50 students while teaching: a.)construction ...
  A: With 50 students, you need to be careful to make sure the game is something which will keep most of ...
Teaching in the UK9/14/2008Sue Catchpole
  Q: Sue, As a fellow Expert I was hoping that you could help me. I'm interested in teaching abroad, ...
  A: I'm afraid I've never heard of Praxis! As far as I know, the only requirements for teachers in UK ...
basic operations9/10/2008Matthew Hiebert
  Q: I homeschool a 7th grader. She struggles in math. I think what is her base problem is remember basic ...
  A: Sure thing Laura, Some samples are on their way. Here are a couple of web resources with some ...
3rd grade math9/3/2008Matthew Hiebert
  Q: my 8 yr old son is in the 3rd grade, and he has a problem with math( he sees things in black and ...
  A: and apologies about my very slow response. I'm working in some remote rural areas right now, and ...
Plagiarism9/3/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: My son was asked to define the word energy. He looked it up on Dictionary.com and wrote the ...
  A: I certainly do not think that defining a word by using a dictionary source is not plagiarism, ...
basic operations9/2/2008Matthew Hiebert
  Q: I homeschool a 7th grader. She struggles in math. I think what is her base problem is remember basic ...
  A: and sorry for my super slow response. I've been working in some remote areas without email access. ...
Student Council8/21/2008Tracy Chatters
  Q: I'm teaching Student Council this year. Unlike most schools, this is an actual class at our high ...
  A: If you're teaching Student Government, you likely have many of the top students in your school. I ...
first day of school8/13/2008Tracy Chatters
  Q: I am a first year high school social studies teacher. I am very excited but I am at a loss as to ...
  A: You didn't say what grade levels but this can make a difference. If you have 9th or 10th grade, I'd ...
class management7/12/2008Matthew Hiebert
  Q: we would like to ask you (What is the best way to control naughty student) .
  A: and I apologize for my delayed response. Your question is quite general, and perhaps I could be of ...
Hello7/9/2008Sonia
  Q: My name is Aziz. I am a student in foundation study at university of Canterbury in Christchurch New ...
  A: I am a Computer Science teacher at Commercial School in Pula, Croatia. I have boys and girls in ...
Teacher - student6/21/2008Matthew Hiebert
  Q: If a student has told their teacher that they love them, is there any action that the teacher is ...
  A: I'm happy to share some thoughts, but I can't give any legal advice. Any legalities would be ...
Schools getting there6/21/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I grew up learning disabled in a school that was a private school without much LD help when I wasn't ...
  A: Michael, The situation you described is typical of private schools........many are ill equipped to ...
SAT6/16/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: When should I start studying for the SAT test? I'm going to be a sophomore in high school.
  A: I would recommend that you speak to your guidance counselor about this........if you are a good ...
question5/3/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I have a very shy and timid daughter. She came out of her shell a bit in kindergarten this year ...
  A: Melanie, I would encourage you to meet the Principal. It is amazing that you are a room mom and a ...
Private school to public school4/19/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I went to public school until 6th grade and then went to a private school for 4 years(last year ...
  A: Since I do not know where you live, nor the requirements of the school you are intending to enter, I ...
need of the special need children3/29/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: What the social educationall and psychological need of the children with special need?
  A: I believe that the social, educational and psychological needs of special needs children are ...
Music idea for elementary students3/24/2008Sue Catchpole
  Q: Catchpole: I have been searching for a good music/dance lesson for elementary students. I am not ...
  A: What age is 'elementary'? I'm in the UK and we have a different system here. But regardless of age, ...
Disobedience and Disrespect3/24/2008Tracy Chatters
  Q: I just started teaching my class this year, I am a math teacher, and my students never listen to me. ...
  A: It sounds like you need a serious dose of routine. I would start by making the kids line up outside ...
should students be graded?3/4/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I am a seventeen year old highschool senior involved in a debate that is going to take place in ...
  A: I do not believe that students should be "given" grades.....they should earn them. Student work ...
Assessment of students2/13/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: Willams, I had a questioning concerning assessment of elementary students. I was just wondering of ...
  A: There are many ways of assessing students on a daily basis: Observation Conferencing Written and ...
Quick Question1/30/2008Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I reallly don't know who to ask this question, I hope you can help. I have been attending a local ...
  A: I have no idea about how the hierarchy of your school but if it was me, I would ask to speak to the ...
AllExperts - Question1/26/2008Gary Franklin
  Q: I am a high school student in NJ. Last week we had an assignment where our teacher wanted us to ...
  A: Natasha, Pictures can provide information on an individual's physical appearance and ...
Tutoring12/14/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I have a fairly simple question. I am going to begin tutoring a girl Two days a week. For two hours ...
  A: Individuals without a degree usually get $10-$15 an hour where as individuals with a degree get $25 ...
Teaching as a quasi-profession12/12/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I been looking for an answer..Using the criteria for a profession, defend the idea that teaching is ...
  A: Teaching is definately a profession in that teachers are highly educated, must continue their ...
Activity12/6/2007Tracy Chatters
  Q: I teach Juniors and Seniors in high school and since the semester is almost over, I want my Seniors ...
  A: The first thing that pops into my head is a mock presidential debate with the election coming up ...
Was this the best way to handle the situation?11/9/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness (I'm an adult now.) In kindergarten (public school), a camera ...
  A: Katie, I have never dealt with a situation like this one specifically but have dealt with parents ...
Exciting learning environment10/28/2007Tracy Chatters
  Q: I teach Juniors and Seniors and I'm about to start reading a new novel and I want to really engage ...
  A: How lucky they are to have a teacher who is excited! Some ideas: Photocopy the cover but take off ...
our 6 year old ADHD grandson10/10/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: Our grandson is now twenty years old. When he was six and in first grade he was diagnosed as having ...
  A: Connie, it is very unfortunate that you and your family had to endure such insensitivity but as you ...
Running Activities10/5/2007Gary Franklin
  Q: I work for an extend day program and am teaching a running class for ages k-5. What kinds of games ...
  A: Courtney, One game that young children enjoy is called " Guinea Pig" Use 4 cones, one ...
Teaching in the US10/5/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I am a resident of Barbados seeking employment in the US as a teacher. I currently hold a BA ...
  A: I do not know what the specific requirements are for Georgia, but I assume that they are similar to ...
Degree question10/4/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: I wasn't sure who to ask...I want to be a home economics teacher/ health teacher. My question is: ...
  A: Home Economics is no longer a required course as it used to be................once in a while you ...
My class9/13/2007Tracy Chatters
  Q: I read your profile and I think you the person, who can help me out. I just got a job in high ...
  A: Mano- Thanks for asking, I hope I can help. You have a lot of different problems all going on in the ...
home schooling 13 yo kid9/12/2007Tracy Chatters
  Q: I've started teaching a home school kid age 13. He isn't actually home school kid. He only knows how ...
  A: I hope I can help you. What does he love to do? You'll have the best luck teaching him in an area ...
a good rewards program for 6th graders8/29/2007Tracy Chatters
  Q: can you suggest a positive reinforcement program that doesnt require too much focus throughout the ...
  A: I used to use a 2-marble jar system with my 6th graders. One jar for them, one jar for me. Each time ...
Terms???8/7/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: My question is, does a college dean serve terms??? Much like a Governor or Senator??? If so, what ...
  A: I do not know about contracts in California in that I do not live there nor have I worked ...
Terms???8/7/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: My question is, does a college dean serve terms??? Much like a Governor or Senator??? If so, what ...
  A: Unlike an elected official who has specific terms of office,and get their jobs by running for ...
AllExperts Question7/28/2007Patricia Ireland-Williams
  Q: What do you think of rubrics used in classes? Are you for them or against them? Why? I would like to ...
  A: When rubrics came into use about 8 years ago I was not sure about them but now they seem to be a ...

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