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Thoughts from the hearts and minds of teachers

Fall 2025/Spring 2026

4/30/2026

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Olivia Pierce
4/30/2026 06:49:43 pm

Thank you for featuring our 3rd-grade class in this newsletter! It was a wonderful experience having one of my professors visit us. The kids loved the opportunity to learn from someone who inspires their teacher every day. Looking forward to more exciting learning adventures in the future!

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Dr Walter
5/3/2026 06:15:45 am

Olivia, Students like you are why teachers like me exist. The fact that you are now serving our profession, as well as our country, makes me prouder than you can realize. Thank you for inviting me to your classroom. I hope you invite me to visit again next year!

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Zaratta Ingram
5/1/2026 12:18:19 pm

I truly enjoyed reading this newsletter because it was informative, well organized, and uplifting. It was great to learn about the accomplishments, activities, and updates shared throughout the publication. I especially appreciated the positive tone and the way the newsletter highlighted leadership, education, and community involvement. Overall, it was an engaging read that reflected dedication and professionalism.

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Dr Walter
5/3/2026 06:19:08 am

Zaratta, Thank you for the kind words and for recognizing our efforts to encourage and support teachers. The English Pub is a labor of love. We're glad it shows.

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Bobby
5/1/2026 01:52:08 pm

I genuinely enjoy reading all of the conference reports. I went to my first one this year. reading and relating to other’s experiences truly makes me feel better about my experience. Nerves played a huge roll that day and knowing I was not alone gives me confidence to try and do another one!

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Dr Walter
5/3/2026 06:10:39 am

Bobby, That day in Arkadelphia was an epic success. I'm so pleased to hear you say you want to present at other conferences. As you do, you can contribute to future Conference Reports. Maybe some of the cfps we announce will be of interest. If you hear of other opportunities, let us know.

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Kersean Hollis
5/3/2026 02:41:27 am

The travel course sounds interesting. I'll be busy during the summer, but I wish I could go.

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Dr Walter
5/3/2026 06:01:59 am

Kersean, I hope to teach a similar class next summer. Get your passport and save some money. If you stay in touch with me, we can work together to design next year's itinerary to include your interests.

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Travis Lund
5/4/2026 12:00:00 pm

The article on having a hobby as an emotional release and not a side hustle was a good reminder for me. I just work and study and don't take any personal time for any hobbies even though I have told myself I should. That's a goal of mine this summer..

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Mr Grover Welch
5/5/2026 09:59:28 am

Thanks for letting me know you appreciated the writing. Writing is often one of my hobbies and I make time for them. It has greatly affected my joy.

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Greg Slayton
5/13/2026 09:10:52 am

I enjoyed Grover's contribution to this edition. There are several places in it where I heard John Ruskin urging him to write a sentence.

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Grover Welch
5/17/2026 12:30:43 pm

Thanks Greg,
I appreciate the comparison.

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John Kyle Day,Ph.D.
5/14/2026 07:51:57 am

Dr. Walter is an excellent editor and model colleague. The English Pub is truly one of the best newsletters produced today in academe.

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Dr Walter
5/17/2026 12:22:54 pm

Kyle, You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for this praise. We are very proud of our little effort to support literacy instruction.

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