http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Joe+Martin Education Joe Martin Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=13142&ca=Education When most people think of diversity, they think about people who are separated by physical differences (i.e., race, age, and gender). However, it’s important to understand that diversity encompasses so much more, from differences in values to differences in personality types. In short, don’t be alar... Education Joe Martin Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=13143&ca=Education Unfortunately for most educators, burnout is cruel reality. From heavy course loads large class sizes, burnout seems to be an inevitable occurrence in our lives. However, Kent Crockett, author of "The 911 Handbook" offers the following advice and steps for effectively dealing with burnout, from a bi... Parenting Joe Martin Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=13146&ca=Parenting The toughest thing about being a parent (or a teacher) is learning when NOT to be one. You don’t have to take my word for it, just ask Marlon. His wife was brutally attacked and killed by a man-eating barracuda, thrusting him into the role of a “single dad.” Before you get too caught up in Marlon’s... Parenting Joe Martin Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=13147&ca=Parenting Have you ever watched your teenager make a mistake (that you’ve made yourself) after you’ve warned them at least a thousand times? Is there anything more frustrating as a parent? Well, this is somewhat typical in most “normal” households across America. We (parents) screw up, tell our children about... Education Joe Martin Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=11185&ca=Education A relationship expert once said that during an argument, there’s usually three sides to every story: his side, her side, and of course, the truth. This is something we must definitely keep in mind as teachers. As educators (especially professors), we have been accused of having the biggest egos on t...