by Mary E. Ulrich | Aug 1, 2024
Many people have a hard time understanding the concepts of independence vs. interdependence, inclusion, multiple intelligences and cooperative learning. I thought a revision of The Animal School by George Reavis might explain it all.* THE ANIMAL SCHOOL Once...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jul 1, 2024
photo credit: bradleygee On “Happy Feet,” “Retarded Teeth” and “Carnival Goldfish” From 1986 (Aaron 12 years, Tommy 10 years) Carnival Goldfish Last year at our PTA school carnival, my son Tommy, after numerous tries, threw the ping pong ball in the little glass bowl...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jun 25, 2024
Tale of Two Brothers: Sibs of People with Disabilities It was the best of times and the worst of times. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) All boys and girls grow up into adults. If the statistics are correct that one in 86 children now have the label of...
by Mary E. Ulrich | May 24, 2024
photo credit: Envios Ever wonder who puts all those flags on the graves of veterans? MEMORIAL DAY Like communities all across America, on Memorial Day our city holds a celebration to remember our basic values. A parade starts at the high school and ends at the...
by Mary E. Ulrich | May 20, 2024
Dedicated to Marine Sgt. John P. Huling of West Chester, OH who was killed in Afghanistan just days before his 26th birthday. His mother, Debbie, worked with my husband Tom. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetary Memorial Day Weekend, 2012. photo credit: Envios...
