My SMART Board

Written by Dr. Sheila Pope Well, it finally happened; I have fallen in love again! For the last 10 years, I have taught my English classes at Texas Southern University (seven years) and Worthing Hi… Source: My SMART Board

My SMART Board

Written by Dr. Sheila Pope Well, it finally happened; I have fallen in love again! For the last 10 years, I have taught my English classes at Texas Southern University (seven years) and Worthing High School with my personal Epson projector, my Logistics speakers, and my laptop computer. Finally, when Worthing’s students and teachers moved…

VOTE EARLY!

Written by Dr. Pope Ladies, let your voice be heard in this election. This is not the time to sit on the sidelines. We have too much at stake. We must participate in this historic election. Sisters if you want a change in your community, your government, and your socioeconomic status, we must vote. I…

Anniversary 

A year ago today, my Ph.D in General Psychology was conferred by Capella University. I am celebrating with a little fun.

Tech in My Classroom

by Sheila Pope, PhD This month, I was determined to introduce my students to various apps. They have worked so hard on STAAR and they needed a break. Well, I needed one too! Using technology is relaxing to me. I decided I wanted my students to go outside and enjoy Worthing’s beautiful landscape. Believe it…

A New Challenge by Sheila Pope, Ph.D

After years of struggle, I finally finished my doctorate degree. In the photo, I am standing in front of tiny pieces of paper that represent  huge chunks of my life. I am standing in front of teaching certificates, state licenses and four degrees that I have willingly sacrificed my love life, happy hours with the…

Wiped Out by Sheila Pope

I have been quiet for a couple of months. I finished my draft of chapters 3-5 of my dissertation. They almost finished me too! I started July with tons of energy and hope. I stopped any activities that would distract me from completing my goal of submitting my chapters by August 15, 2014. I stopped posting…