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WELCOME

Welcome to the next, big adventure in my writing journey. I have committed to writing a weekly blog post that is all things teaching and learning. I am not sure where this particular leg in the journey will take me, but I am hoping the along the way, others will benefit from my humble efforts.

With that being said, sit back, relax, and let's enjoy this ride.

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  1. Michelle HaseltineJuly 2, 2020 at 4:57 AM

    Woo Hoo!!! I can't wait to follow your journey in this space!

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  2. Andy SchoenbornJuly 2, 2020 at 6:10 AM

    Congratulations, Donnetta! I can't wait to read what you write.

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  3. Tracy VogelgesangJuly 2, 2020 at 6:41 AM

    This is wonderful, Donnetta!! I cannot wait to read your posts, my friend!

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  4. Margaret SimonJuly 2, 2020 at 6:50 AM

    I hope you find this blogging journey as rewarding as I have. I look forward to supporting you in any way I can.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 2, 2020 at 7:05 AM

    YESSSS!!! SO proud of you, friend!

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  6. Erika VictorJuly 2, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    Congratulations! I love to post on Tuesdays at the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life, https://twowritingteachers.org/ maybe you would too?

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  7. AnonymousJuly 2, 2020 at 8:08 AM

    Congratulations Donnetta

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  8. Betsy HubbardJuly 2, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    Awesome! Blogging is what changed me the most as a teacher, especially as a teacher of writers! Please share you posts with me and all of us! I am looking forward to watching your blogging journey unfold.

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  9. Pam FordhamJuly 2, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    Go Donnetta! Go Donnetta! Go Donnetta! I see you! Out here living your best life. ❤️

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  10. Mrs. WymanJuly 2, 2020 at 11:35 AM

    Way to go, Donnetta! So excited to be on this journey with you. I love writing alongside you and look forward to "hearing" your voice and learning with you, too! -- Christie

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  11. TimJuly 3, 2020 at 6:32 AM

    I'm looking forward to seeing where you take this--it's going to be great! (Even if you didn't go with Wordpress :) )

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