Tag Archives: Christian teaching

What’s in a name?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

As a classroom teacher I’m typically highly conscious of time usage, scheduling, setting goals, and taking the steps to meet them. When I worked full-time, I arrived at school early and stayed late so I could study, plan, prepare. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Joelle Baker Inpyn: Friend, Former Student, and Faithful Teacher

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

Meet my sweet friend and former student Joelle Baker Inpyn on the blog today . . . Since 1986, I’ve taught in three different Christian high schools. My longest stint by far was the nineteen-year period I spent at Northern … Continue reading →

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Thirsting for the story

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Renee Ann Smith

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What’s in a name?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Renee Ann Smith

As a classroom teacher I was highly conscious of time usage, scheduling, setting goals, and taking the steps to meet them. I arrived at school early and stayed late so I could study, plan, prepare. Sometimes I’d be so into … Continue reading →

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Presenting literature from a biblical worldview

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Renee Ann Smith

I decided I wanted to teach literature that would not only expand the kids’ academic experience but also touch their hearts. I wanted to do it all: provoke discussion, inspire sacrifice, encourage right thinking, stimulate writing excellence . . . and all with an eye toward thinking outside the box as far as literature was concerned. And I wondered how I’d know if a piece of literature was ‘safe’ unless it was written by a Christian author. Continue reading →

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