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Theresa Meyer is a special education teacher who received the 2000 Indiana Milken Family Foundation Award. She is an adjunct professor at Butler University and, most recently, served as the Teacher-in-Residence at the Indiana Professional Standards Board, working with beginning teachers throughout the state.

June 2006



“Character is the ability to carry out a worthy decision after the emotion of making that decision has passed.” —TimeQuest: The Franklin Day Planner System.

What were you emotionally charged about this year? Is it time to act?



Do you have a green thumb? Put that skill to good use by incorporating plants into your classroom. Your learning space not only will look more inviting, but also may provide your students with learning-conducive fuel. According to NASA scientist B. C. Wolverton (How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants That Purify Your Home or Office, 1996, Penguin Books), scientists of NASA have discovered that the use of plants creates a better learning and thinking environment.

The best plants for clean air are palms, dracaena, rubber plants, English ivy, ficus, Boston ferns, and spider plants. In a typical classroom (about 900 square feet), 4–8 plants are recommended.

Start planting now for next school year!