Kelley M Likes

Joined October 2021

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I'm a wife and mother of five children, who loves writing and creating stories to share with children and teens. I'm a retired T6 certified teacher with a knack for storytelling. I'm a mini-stroke survivor and brain tumor host.

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WHY I TEACH-Part 22: Ah…The Sweet Things In Life
I stood in the grocery store checkout line later that day, my mind still reeling from Mr. Myers’ betrayal. As my head hung low, I noticed bright yellow tags on the candy bars—4 for $1.00.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Fiction
WHY I TEACH-Part 21: The End of Year One
I sat in the back at the final faculty meeting of the year. Happily, I could report that zero percent of my students had been arrested. Zero had gotten expelled. Zero had even gotten a real detention.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
WHY I TEACH-Part 20: Who Let The Dogs Out
On Friday during third period, I saw Javier’s buddy in the hallway and asked how he was. “Good. His parents don’t have insurance, so Javi’s working for his uncle to help pay the bill.”
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
WHY I TEACH-Part 19: College
I left the lunchroom early to retrieve something from my classroom before I subbed. I saw James, one of my few seniors, sitting with his head resting on the table. His body rocked softly.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
WHY I TEACH-Part 18: I Always Feel Like
I walked slowly to the front office, not really wanting to check the substitute teacher list. On average I’d subbed 4 out of 5 days a week, sometimes more. I had been out zero days.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
WHY I TEACH-Part 17: The Wild Things
The following morning I got an email from Doug stating my review had been 5 stars and that we were signed up for every VIP event for the next 4 months. I printed the list out and distributed it to the guys at the next FBLA meeting.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
WHY I TEACH-Part 16: Unsportsmanlike Conduct
“OK,” I said to the eight boys standing before me, “Our first FBLA meeting is called to order. We’ve got a few things to discuss.”
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
WHY I TEACH-Part 15: Understanding
Kaylie crumpled into a pile of disheveled goo at her desk, put her head down, and sobbed softly. I looked at the kids around her, they shrugged.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Fiction
WHY I TEACH-Part 14: Superheroes
A boy I recognized as one of my late bus leftover kids burst into my classroom. “My sister,” he panted as he thrust his phone in my direction, “She’s overdosing.”
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
The Graveyard Tree
“Woman, I cut down a tree, not dug up a body.” Dad continued to pull at the tree. “Can you help?” “You cut down a tree in the graveyard?” Mom crossed herself and mumbled a prayer.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Horror
WHY I TEACH-Part 13: Fan-Flippin-Tastick
The end of the day on the first day of a new month, the National Anthem played over the loudspeaker. My students stayed at attention until Mrs. Orian said, “You are now dismissed.”
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education
WHY I TEACH-Part 12: Admitting I’m Out of My League
“I want to start an FBLA Chapter,” I said as I stood nervously in front of Mr. Myers. He cocked his head and gave me an inquisitive look.
By Kelley M Likes4 years ago in Education

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WHY I TEACH-Part 22: Ah…The Sweet Things In Life

WHY I TEACH-Part 21: The End of Year One

WHY I TEACH-Part 20: Who Let The Dogs Out

WHY I TEACH-Part 19: College

WHY I TEACH-Part 18: I Always Feel Like

WHY I TEACH-Part 17: The Wild Things

WHY I TEACH-Part 16: Unsportsmanlike Conduct

WHY I TEACH-Part 15: Understanding

WHY I TEACH-Part 14: Superheroes

The Graveyard Tree

WHY I TEACH-Part 13: Fan-Flippin-Tastick

WHY I TEACH-Part 12: Admitting I’m Out of My League

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