JM

"John Moorhead"

15/03/2005 2:33 PM

First day teaching.... Here I go!

Hello All -

Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera.... My
first class is at 9:30 this morning, and I am alert as a cat in a room full
of Maloof's best work.

Didn't sleep well last night.... wondering if my marking knife could be
considered a "weapon" by The-Powers-That-Be.

More to come. Hope I get an "A".... Wish me luck.... Film at 11!

John Moorhead


This topic has 11 replies

LL

"Limey Lurker"

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 3:10 PM

John Moorhead wrote:
<quote text>

John, you'll be fine! I started last September, and found that the
worst thing about the students is the way their teeth cut into my
knuckles when I'm explaining something!

RC

Richard Clements

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 9:48 PM

Larry Jaques wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 07:46:51 -0800, the inscrutable "Teamcasa"
> <[email protected]> spake:
>
>>John, Luck is for rabbits! Have confidence, inspire and challenge them.
>>Establish your dominance by hurling the marking knife across the room and
>>stiking it neatly into a post. ...Nah.. Just have fun!
>
> Bwahahaha! Good 'un, Dave. How about hurlin' one or more of these to
> impress the kiddies and mark his territory?
> http://www.throwzini.com/fs_axe_2a.jpg
>
> John: Have a good one and teach what you know while you learn what
> you don't. (Teaching is like that.)
>
>
> -
> Yea, though I walk through the valley of Minwax, I shall stain no Cherry.
> http://diversify.com

how about staining popular or birtch cherry colored is that still ok? :)

Td

"Teamcasa"

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 7:46 AM

John, Luck is for rabbits! Have confidence, inspire and challenge them.
Establish your dominance by hurling the marking knife across the room and
stiking it neatly into a post. ...Nah.. Just have fun!

Dave


"John Moorhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All -
>
> Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
> teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera.... My
> first class is at 9:30 this morning, and I am alert as a cat in a room
> full of Maloof's best work.
>
> Didn't sleep well last night.... wondering if my marking knife could be
> considered a "weapon" by The-Powers-That-Be.
>
> More to come. Hope I get an "A".... Wish me luck.... Film at 11!
>
> John Moorhead
>



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"George"

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 12:20 PM


"patrick conroy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "John Moorhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
>
> > Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
> > teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera....
My
>
> Good luck - but it sounds like you're pumped and motivated. The best
> teachers are the ones that are truely excited about their topic and can
> share that sentiment.
>
> I'm betting big money, you do great!
>
>

Nah. Just ask the NEA. The best teacher is the one who gets the most
pay....

RV

"Rob V"

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 2:41 PM

Good Luck - let us know how it went.


"John Moorhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All -
>
> Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
> teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera.... My
> first class is at 9:30 this morning, and I am alert as a cat in a room
> full of Maloof's best work.
>
> Didn't sleep well last night.... wondering if my marking knife could be
> considered a "weapon" by The-Powers-That-Be.
>
> More to come. Hope I get an "A".... Wish me luck.... Film at 11!
>
> John Moorhead
>

WW

"Warren Weber" >>>bresnan.net>

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 8:02 AM


"John Moorhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All -
>
> Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
> teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera.... My
> first class is at 9:30 this morning, and I am alert as a cat in a room
> full of Maloof's best work.
>
> Didn't sleep well last night.... wondering if my marking knife could be
> considered a "weapon" by The-Powers-That-Be.
>
> More to come. Hope I get an "A".... Wish me luck.... Film at 11!
>
> John Moorhead

John.. I had 2 great wood shop teachers in high school. Class of 1944. Hope
you will be remembered as well in the future. Warren

VB

"Vic Baron"

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 5:22 PM


"John Moorhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello All -
>
> Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
> teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera.... My
> first class is at 9:30 this morning, and I am alert as a cat in a room
full
> of Maloof's best work.
>
> Didn't sleep well last night.... wondering if my marking knife could be
> considered a "weapon" by The-Powers-That-Be.
>
> More to come. Hope I get an "A".... Wish me luck.... Film at 11!
>
> John Moorhead
>
>

Good luck, John - just relax and enjoy what you do and all will be well.

Vic

pc

"patrick conroy"

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 4:38 PM


"John Moorhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>

> Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
> teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera.... My

Good luck - but it sounds like you're pumped and motivated. The best
teachers are the ones that are truely excited about their topic and can
share that sentiment.

I'm betting big money, you do great!

HE

Harry Everhart

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 11:04 AM

"Teamcasa" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> John, Luck is for rabbits! Have confidence, inspire and challenge them.
> Establish your dominance by hurling the marking knife across the room and
> stiking it neatly into a post. ...Nah.. Just have fun!
> Dave

Good luck! After teaching 33 years - I must admit luck plays a part -
you will make your good luck. Keep a good attitude - enjoy the kids - do
your homework - and you will make your own luck :-)
Congratulations - we need good teachers. I am proud to be in the club.
Welcome aboard.
Harry

Ww

Will

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 10:07 AM

John Moorhead wrote:
> Hello All -
>
> Well, a few cupsajoe, and I'm out the door! This'll be my first day
> teaching woodshop, for those of you keeping up with the soap opera.... My
> first class is at 9:30 this morning, and I am alert as a cat in a room full
> of Maloof's best work.

My wifes cat used to run from the power tools and sleep all day (if
possible). Maybe another analogy would be better. :-)


> Didn't sleep well last night.... wondering if my marking knife could be
> considered a "weapon" by The-Powers-That-Be.

Only if you have a beard and don't comb your hair.


> More to come. Hope I get an "A".... Wish me luck.... Film at 11!
>
> John Moorhead
>
>

Good luck!

But please -- no film! LOL Just a nice story or two.

Looking forward to hearing about the experience -- Good or bad.


--
Will R.
Jewel Boxes and Wood Art
http://woodwork.pmccl.com

LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to "John Moorhead" on 15/03/2005 2:33 PM

15/03/2005 4:52 PM

On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 07:46:51 -0800, the inscrutable "Teamcasa"
<[email protected]> spake:

>John, Luck is for rabbits! Have confidence, inspire and challenge them.
>Establish your dominance by hurling the marking knife across the room and
>stiking it neatly into a post. ...Nah.. Just have fun!

Bwahahaha! Good 'un, Dave. How about hurlin' one or more of these to
impress the kiddies and mark his territory?
http://www.throwzini.com/fs_axe_2a.jpg

John: Have a good one and teach what you know while you learn what
you don't. (Teaching is like that.)


-
Yea, though I walk through the valley of Minwax, I shall stain no Cherry.
http://diversify.com


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