Hale's Mrs. Herman E121A

08/1/10
After two major surgeries, I just could not cope with one more.  I have not had the shoulder surgery.  I am compensating for my limitations and working through the pain the best I can. 
I am looking forward to getting back to teaching.

Ok, June 29, 2009, spinal cord surgery.

Coming a long slowly, February 16, 2010, knee surgery.

June 16, 2010, still praying the surgeon sets the date for the shoulder surgery.

June 11, 2010, back at Hale with Mr. Siegel's blessing and willingness to accommodate my needs. 

June 18, 2010, spent several days with some wonderful kids. 

Have a safe summer and I'll see you September 13, 2010.

Since October 12, 1993, I have lived with pain and injuries as the result of an act of violance at school where one of my students with sereve handicaps and retardation got me in a choke hold and slammed me into a wall heater.  He realized he was in trouble for attacking another child who was in a wheelchair and just exploded while in a time out.  He did not want me to call his mother.  I never had the chance to call...I was out for the next 18 months. 

I love teaching so I decided to go back to school to earn a different credential.  I just would not give in to the pain.  Then on May 14, 1995 at the end of last call for a tardy lock-out, a sweet young man with a great future as a football player ran me down flat to the ground.  All I know is not one witness had a chance to do a thing.  In a split second I was flat on my back, head boucning off the concrete and boths knees popped inward. Again, I could not give in to the pain.

However, after 16 years I just could not go on.  In April of this year I was having trouble walking, typing, writing, sleeping and just about doing everything.  I was numb most of the time or I was in knife stabbing pain.  Then the pain was like electrical shock waves burning me from the inside out.  The next thing I knew I was scheduled for spinal cord surgery on June 29, 2009. That was the first of a series of other needed surgeries to come.  Knees and shoulders are next.  

 I had to tell Mr. Siegel that I needed at least the Fall semester off to take care of me.  No problem was his response.  I  am trying to stay at rest so that my screws don't come loose...LOL! But I am so "H".  Hyperactive.  So to keep the pain under control  my body spends countless hours sleeping. I call them mini comas. They are a good thing. So I want to offer you a good thing as well. If you need me I can still be reached... bne1631@lausd.net

Have a positive year.

Mrs. Herman

Mrs. Herman                 Mrs. Savicheva- Assistant
Room E121A
bne1631@lausd.net                                             

Team Partner: May be Mr. Johnson Room S140-things keep changing.
Conference May be Period 6                                    
M., W., Th., and F.   2:06-2:59     Tu.   12:51-1:29

 

Acceptance into Cambridge Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, 2010.

Distinguished Educator in Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004-2005.

 

1. GOOD-HUMORED. SHOW YOUR STUDENTS YOU LIKE THEM FOR WHO THEY ARE.
   
2. ORGANIZED. STUDENTS WILL BE MORE CONFIDENT IF THEY'RE FAMILIAR WITH A ROUTINE AND ENVIRONMENT.
   
3. ACCEPTING. STUDENTS ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR OWN BAGGAGE AND SETS OF ISSUES.
   
4. CREATIVE. IF THE ORDINARY THINGS WORKED, IT WOULDN'T BE CALLED "SPECIAL EDUCATION".
5. EVEN-TEMPERED. STUDENTS KNOW THE BUTTONS TO PUSH.
6. SELF-ASSURED AND CONFIDENT.  STUDENTS WILL HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOU.
7. INTUITIVE. STUDENTS DON'T ALWAYS COMMUNICATE THEIR NEEDS WELL.
8. THICK-SKINNED. STUDENTS WILL TURN THEIR OWN PAIN ON THE TEACHER. DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY.
9. OPTIMISTIC. MOST STUDENTS ACHIEVE ADULTHOOD EVEN WHEN WE DON'T SEE IT HAPPEN.
10. DEDICATED. THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES, THROUGH THE HARD TIMES. THE UPS, THE DOWNS. WINNERS DON'T GIVE UP AND QUIT.
    

A MEAN teacher insists that each student do the best s/he is capable of doing.

A MEAN teacher insists that students hand in their assignments on time and takes off points for late assignments.

A MEAN teacher does not accept incomplete assignments.

A  MEAN teacher requires each student to think carefully and to make her/his own decisions.

A MEAN teacher makes students keep the classroom, themselves, and their belongings neat and clean.

A MEAN teacher does not allow free time in class until all class work is done.

A MEAN teacher gives homework regularly, sometimes even on the weekends.

A MEAN teacher calls on students who don't raise their hands to answer questions.

A MEAN teacher requires all students to treat each other with respect.

A MEAN teacher makes life miserable for students by insisting that they always tell the truth and take responsibility for their actions.

A MEAN teacher produces students who are respectful, responsible and successful.

THE WORLD NEEDS MORE MEAN BUT FAIR TEACHERS!