Read about the exciting adventures of a roving teacher!
I stopped to give money to a stranger on a street corner...here is his story...
Writing is difficult when depression sets in.
I had many heroes in my young life. Heroes that made me into the person I am today.
Sometimes the thought of having an IEP meeting can be daunting. It doesn't have to be that difficult!
I would love to teach my students something new and different - but it's not on the protocol!
"They" say education is important. "They" act differently.
I am not afraid to say that I have a favorite grandchild!
Mary Anne Radmacher says “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." ”
Sometimes you have to deal with a difficult person at work. Here are some ways to deal with THAT person.
Hello. I am JJ. I had a mental breakdown...
Let's add some REAL Peace, Love and Happiness to the New Year!
It's that time of year again. Buying gifts for that special teacher can be difficult. Here are some ideas.
Sometimes students need more than just an education
Hannah is a sweet little girl. She is nine years old. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a benefit. Oh yeah...she has cancer.
Depression...it's not easy to live through...and tougher when you throw in a side of anxiety...
The mental health system in America leave people wanting something better...especially our children.
Some years are tougher than others, but every year I find something to be thankful for.
It's back to school time again! Here is some information you might need!
I love my rose-colored glasses, but when I take them off for a minute, I see the social issues that still exist in America. Why does racism still exist?
The DaVinci Robot System, a way to help surgeons with minimally invasive surgery. Here are some myths and misconceptions about the system, and the truth behind them.
You never expect something like this to happen in your own neighborhood.
Going on a road trip? You may want to find these songs and download them to your Mp3 player.
Sometimes problems occur in your family. When should you try to fix it, and how do you go about it?
Birthday parties are always fun - but planning them can sometimes be tough! Here are some ideas to help get you started in planning a birthday party for a child.
Keanu Reeves is the star of many films - action films, romance and sci-fi. Here is a brief history of the man and his movies
There are many places I want to visit before I die...follow along on my imaginary journey!
When you suspect a child is being abused, what do you do?
The Fourth of July is one of our most patriotic holidays..here is what it means to me.
In the 1980's their was a group of young actors known as the Brat Pack. Here is a little about them and their movies.
I loved watching the John Hughes movies in the '80's. Here are a few of my favorites.
Starting a new business isn't that difficult - if you believe in your business and believe in yourself!
I had a dream come true...after more than three decade I finally got to see Michael Martin Murphy in concert. Here is a little about the man and why I admire him!
There are days that I just need an extra boost of inspiration. These songs usually do the trick!
If you are ever in downtown Wichita, Kansas, walk by and enjoy the sculptures that are everywhere as you walk.
There are places all around the world that I would love to see. But first, I need to start with these amazing sites in my home state of Kansas!
My father died when I was just a child...but I am still learning lessons from him...
There are many toys that can encourage your child to learn. Here are just a few.
The Wichita River Festival is an annual event that draws thousands of visitors from around the world. Here is a little about the wonderful festival
Things can get a little tough when you are expecting a second - or third - child. This is how my family handled this situation with some good books. Also includes a list of great books to use!
Sometimes I just want to be sad...and I want to listen to songs that match my mood. Here are some of my favorite sad songs.
Domestic abuse affects one in four women in America. What is it and how can we stop it?
Children with Autism sometimes have issues with sensory integration, especially proprioception. Listed here is a partial sensory diet for these children.
Columbia University is changing a requirement for a scholarship that has been around since the 1920's - a requirement that you be caucasian. There were other strict requirements - why change this one?
In a recent article, Dr. Drew Pinsky was blamed for the death of celebrities that appeared on his show. This is my opinion.
Children need to be able to use their imaginations. Here are a few old ideas for a new generation!
Texas Motor Speedway is near Fort Worth, Texas. It was my first experience at a race car track!
Teacher appreciation should be more than just one week during the year. Show appreciation for the teachers in your life all year long!
A story written by my young students!
During the summer, there are many small businesses that can be started. Here are just a few.
These are a few of my favorite NASCAR teams - the cream of the crop in my humble opinion!
Many children have separation anxiety - how you deal with it can help or harm your child.
Which is better for your family? A purebred puppy or a mixed breed puppy?
A long list of some of my favorite books for kids in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
As a parent you have to decide what is best for your child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Chicago - One of my favorite bands - here is a list of my ten favorite Chicago Songs of the 1980's!
Want to go to a place that has an adventure waiting for every member of your family? Try Port Aransas, Texas
If you want a great dog that will make your whole family happy and is easy to care for, consider a Pug!
Do you have what it takes to teach a group of young minds? You can't take this job for the money or the short hours - you have to do it for the love of children.
Some children have some learning issues. If parents or teachers feel that the child needs special education, they may wonder how to get that help. Here are some steps to follow.
Here are some summer school or summer camp activities that you can use to make your experience fun and educational!
Some of the greatest moments in NASCAR history have happened at Daytona...here are just a few!
The Big Bang Theory is a popular US sitcom.
As a teacher, you need to make sure you have a good discipline plan for your entire group of children.
The day in the life at school with a child with Cerebral Palsy.
Children with Behavior Problems can have difficulty in school. Read this first person perspective from a child with a behavior disorder.
Follow along as I go to the Kansas Speedway Nascar Track!
Coping with a prostate cancer diagnosis can be tough for you - and your family and friends. This tells a little about my story - and gives tips on how to cope.
This is a day in the life of a child with Asperger's Syndrome. Contains tips on how to develop social skills for people with Asperger's Syndrome.
Although there really is no "perfect" student, following these suggestions may help to get close. These are some characteristics of a perfect student.
Depression gets to me...
Written for a contest sponsored by the wonderful billybuc, this is a story about a woman and a man who loved her beyond eternity.
My road to teaching special education...
Some children have trouble reading. Here are some ideas to encourage your child to read more - and maybe even learn to love reading!
A list of top country bands.
These were my goals for 2013...
My ideas on how to spread the word about H.O.W. To Make A Difference: The 365/365 Challenge.
An Essay comparing Henri Matisse art with a photo I took...
"Imagine if everyone could commit to doing one act of kindness for each precious life lost. An act of kindness big or small. Are you in?" Ann Curry
Today's topic for my 30 in 30 stopped me in my tracks and made me think!
December 14, 2012 a terrible tragedy happened in Newtown, Connecticut. If I could write a letter to the victims, this is what I would say...
Copyright 2012 LaDena Campbell LaDena Campbell copyright 2010 Today’s subject for the 30 in 30 challenge is “If the world were to end tomorrow, how would you spend your remaining time on earth?” Considering the events of December 14, 2012,...
Children need to learn respect. If they don't learn at home, they need to learn it at school.
Texas Roadhouse is a steak house chain. Read more for a review.
Is Heaven Real? Read more to see what you think!
A tragedy happens...again...
In honor of my now more than 400 followers...
Traditions are fun - even when creating Christmas treats for the animals!
Do you want to make sure Santa gets those letters your kids write? Well, help them out!
A Part of 30 in 30 - but not the light-hearted lists I have been doing...this time, I write about another one of my little friends - and the struggles no 5 year old should even know about...
30 in 30 - Day Five - Five Places I Would Love to Visit
Day 4 in the 30 in 30 challenge - today I explain where my screen name came from...and why it means so much!
Day 3 in my 30 in 30 challenge - today's challenge was to write about my day in detail...enjoy!
Trying to accomplish another 30 in 30 challenge.
I am trying another 30 Hubs In 30 Days Challenge - today's topic - This Is Me!
What can I do? How can I help? There is only one of me and I don’t have the money to help! Read this for ideas...
The story of a homeless man...
The story of Jenny - and how her life was changed forever on a trip to the fair.
Why Do We Save Giving Thanks For Our Blessing For One Day?
Yes, I confess....I was once a Proud Trekkie!
Here are some ways to help fight depression.
Living in Artesia, California as a child brought wonderful memories...here are some of them...
This is the recipe for the famous (infamous?) 2nd Date Chicken and Noodles - read on for more info....
A writer reflects on her first year at HubPages
Cleaning tips inspired by an old poem!
Today it is difficult to live without the internet...this is my experience doing without...
I had waited for this meeting for a long time...the time was finally here and I just couldn't wait!
I have lived in Kansas most of my life...these are some of the reasons why.
Day 16 - Photo a Day May -What I Am Reading - What you read can show the kind of person you are - or are trying to be!
Photo A Day May - Day 15 - Love means different things to different people...for me - it is a love of children that is the greatest love
Photo A Day May - Day 13 - This one is a special Mother's Day edition
Photo A Day May - Day 12 - What Makes Me Happy - My family
Reflections of a Chef for Photo A Day May 2012
Photo a Day May Entry for Day 10
Day 7 Photo A Day May = My grandmother was a great source of inspiration for me...
Fun - Day 4 for the Photo A Day May...Fun is playing with my grandsons!
This is day 2 of the Photo A Day May challenge...the subject today is Skyline....this is my skyline...
The teacher who inspired me to be who I am today...
The final poem for the National Poetry Month Challenge - just reflecting over the challenge...
Sometimes the monsters that show up in our lives are not what we expect them to look like...Poem 27 in the National Poetry Month Challenge...April is also Child Abuse Awareness Month...
Poem 26 in the National Poetry Monh Challenge - It is often difficult for children with ADHD to sit still and it takes a special teacher to understand - this is for all those teachers that treat these children like children...
©2012 LaDena Campbell Things are a little scary right now Although I know whatever will be will be I was born with a birth defect That’s coming back to haunt me When I was a kid I knew I was different Though no one could see it on the...
Poem 24 in the National Poetry Month Challenge - for my wonderful niece...
Poem 22 in the National Poetry Month Challenge - Explaining why I love my doctor...
Poem Number 21 in the National Poetry Month challenge - this is a true story about a trip to the cemetery with my 2 year old grandson...For my mother on her birthday...
Poem 20 in the National Poetry Month Challenge - this is a fictional account of a wife living with a husband who abuses drugs
Poem number 18 (I think - I'm getting confused!!!) in the National Poetry Month Challenge - This one about an older man I see every day on my way to lunch...
Children with behavior issues often have underlying reasons for their behaviors - even if they don't realize - Poem 17 in the National Poetry Month Challenge
Another poem for the National Poetry Month Challenge...child abuse is more common than you might think...when you suspect it, report it...
Poem 16 in the National Poetry Month challenge. This is about the day after a horrible tornado.
Poem 15 in the National Poetry Month challenge is about hiding from the tornado that hit a quarter mile from our home- please pray for the families that have lost homes and businesses...thank God that at this time there have been no deaths reported in Kansas
Poem 13 in the National Poetry Month challenge...
Poem 12 in the National Poetry Month for 2012...Down's Syndrome this time
Another poem for the National Poetry Month challenge...this is number eleven!
Poem number ten in the National Poetry Month challenge...
A young man decides that life is no longer worth living...
It's a sad thing when someone decides that their life is just not worth living...
Poem 7 for National Poetry Month 2012. This one is just for fun.
©2012 LaDena Campbell aka justateacher On this, my 100th hub, I would like to reflect on my time at HubPages. Eight months ago, I was looking for a way to earn some “easy” money online. I have started a free tutoring business and needed...
Poem 6 for National Poetry Month 2012 - this one about a learning disability...
Poem 5 in a 30 day poetry challenge for National Poetry Month...this one about dyslexia
Poem 4 in the National Poetry Month 2012 challenge. This one is not about a particular student, but one I have seen many times.
Poem two in the National Poetry Month challenge...this one is about autism
A child with special needs is denied the right to walk.
On the outskirts of Kansas City, there is a wonderfully fun children's museum. Visit it before it disappears...
Children fear monsters under the bed...what happens when they find them...
When things get tough and frustrating...look for the little things that can make you smile...
Although this story sounds fanciful,it is very true. This was my grandson's visit with a great-grandma he never really knew...
I just want to sleep...
Parent Teacher Conferences are important for parents and teachers. Here are some tips to make them go more smoothly...maybe...
People ask me all the time "Why did you become a teacher?" This is my answer...
Whitney Houston has passed away at the age of 48...these are my thoughts
One day, a simple trip to the park turned into something amazing for my sister and I...
There are songs that make memories and songs that bring back memories...here are some of my favorites...
Everyone who comes into your life changes you. Here are some ways some people have changed my life...and made me the person I am today...
I have an awesome family. Julie is my youngest sister - an awesome mom and community member...
When students decide they don't need an education - show them the Career Game - A Lesson In Life
I have great sisters...here is one of them...
Sometimes you just have to breathe...
Who am I? Really?
Sisters are our first best friends. Sometimes we are lucky enough to have them our best friends for life!
This is an experiment to see how well keywords help out hubs...
I am honored to have 200 people who follow me on HubPages!
Sometimes even the best job in the world can be especially challenging...
This is my personal bucket list....
Who among us can resist the temptation of that first cup of coffee or soda in the morning? Who can resist that needed burst of energy? After reading this, maybe we all need to.
A little information about PLMD or Periodic limb movement disorder and other sleep disorders
This story was written as if through the eyes of one of my kindergarten students. It tells how his school day feels for him....Remember, not all children with FAS experience things in the same way.
This is a list of my favorite country artists. I know that not everyone will agree..but this is my list :)
"Rather than wish for what you believe another needs why not be thankful for all that you have." Thank You, Spirit Whisperer!
My family is not all that different from most families - except mine is better! :)
All kids think that there dad is the best...mine really was...
If wishes can't come true...maybe we should make them prayers...
Things have changed in America. I wish I could trust people enough to help them...
If you want to read an awesome book, try The Shack by Wm Paul Young
Have you ever wondered what to get your child’s teacher for Christmas? I can tell you, from a teacher’s perspective, some favorite teacher gifts! The best things you can give are gifts your child makes themselves. I have many pencil cans,...
“Is Santa real?” An age old question that is often heard around this time of year.This is my answer..
This is a true story. You get to decide if you believe it or not...
I have helped plan two funerals in less than two years. I don't want my family to have to think about my funeral, so here is what I have planned.
I really miss my mother..she was great when I needed someone to talk to. She has been gone for 17 months...
There are many great and awesome writers on HubPages...these are a few of my favorites...
As I was driving downtown today, I saw many of our towns homeless walking towards the soup kitchen. As I watched the proud people with everything they own in backpacks and in shopping carts. They inspired me to write this...
Just sitting and watching my grandson sleep...
Everyone, it seems, has an idea about how to "fix" America's educational system. This was written,partly, due to another hub writer's solutions. I was leaving this hubber a comment and decided that my comment was hub worthy. I hope you feel the same...
I am sitting here feeling sorry for myself. I am now on day 18 of not being able to work and being stuck in bed. This dizziness that has taken ahold of me just won’t let go. I have never felt like this before and hope no one ever has to feel this...
This dizziness is spinning my life out of control
Sometimes when you least expect it, the dog of your dreams finds you!
I started on HubPages in an attempt to earn some money for a business enterprise I was trying to get started...I am staying with HubPages because of the quality of writing I keep finding here...
This is an updated version of the original hub. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and Vestibulopathy are disorders that affect the inner ears of many adults as they get older. This is a bit about my experience with these disorders.
When I saw the contest about poems, I had to write these poems for it! I hope you enjoy these poems written about my grandsons!
I write because I like to write. It is a way to share my feelings, thoughts and knowledge.
Teenagers runaway for many different reasons...we may never know the real reasons some run away. These children still need help and we need to help find them.
More missing children. Please look at the pictures. If you have any information, please contact National Center For Missing and Exploited Children at http://www.missingkids.com
Every day children go missing. Here are short bios of three little girls who disappeared...
A boring meeting at work inspired me to write this one...
I can't remember when I wrote this...but it's still true.
As the title implies...I was driving through country roads around our town...
A poem I wrote many years ago about the students I love.
Social stories can help children with special needs to understand concepts such as being nice to friends or walking in the hallway.
Sometimes things aren't what they seem. It helps to get to now your students.