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In a Land that is Not Like Lubbock! Hello Elementary Friends, Before I begin my discussions about my attendance at the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) in Melbourne, Victoria and about Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam where we are spending one week of the third school holidays, I would like to tell you a story about why our family seems to have the "wanderlust" for travel and learning about other parts of the world.   First of all, I am the daughter of George and Beverly Babcock from Lubbock, Texas.  As I was growing up, I recall so many instances of my parents (especially my dad) encouraging us to plan trips and to see the world.  We traveled all over the United States and Mexico (even driving all the way to Mexico City!).  My father sold various types of seeds all over the world - primarily in Mexico and Spain.  This is why it is so heartwarming to me to see my brother, Glen in the international trade business with his ExHale Homegrown C02 Products (...

Our Trip to the "Red Center" of Australia Hello Elementary Friends, Happy Nearly October!   Before I get started on our trip to the Red Center, I would like to introduce you to two friends!  This is Mary-Ellen and Lindsay.  They both work at Beaumont Road just like we do!  Mary-Ellen is a Year One teacher and an Assistant Principal and Lindsay is the Facility Manager.  Mary-Ellen is serving as my official school sponsor while I am here, and she has helped me SO much.  She was one of the very few people that I shared my fears about having my own classroom after so many years.  She helped me feel a sense of confidence and that I could do it. From her I have solidified  my commitment to provide mentoring support of our new teachers and those who have been out of the classroom for a while.  It is so critical both for the teacher and for the students in the class!  Lindsay has also been so supportive over the past months and even cooked for u...