November, Gratitude, and Judy Wallis!

November is for giving thanks! October is the month of every birthday in my immediate family plus wedding anniversary so while I LOVE October, I am also pleased to close that yearly chapter and move into a month focused on gratitude. When I list all of my many blessings, Judy is definitely on the list. I have felt her influence my entire teaching career and I have known her for almost 20 years. She is a wonder and I know you will enjoy this month's Cup of Capacity!! 
 Judy Wallis


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  1. Jonnicia LathonNovember 22, 2020 at 10:00 PM

    Dr. Wallis is truly a gem to the education world! I am one of her undergraduate students and she pours so much knowledge into her students. Because of her I have learned so much, and I am truly grateful!

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    1. Judy WallisNovember 25, 2020 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you! It was a privilege having time to learn with you!

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  2. Claudia CabreraNovember 23, 2020 at 11:18 PM

    Dr. Wallis has been very impactful throughout her long teaching career. She has provided colleagues, students, and families with plenty of information to ensure each student's academic success. She is continuing to inform undergraduate students, like myself, who are in the process of becoming teachers with her experiences and insight. I have learned a lot from her class, and I am extremely grateful for her educational instruction.

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    1. Judy WallisNovember 25, 2020 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you! I loved sharing the semester with you!

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  3. HibaNovember 23, 2020 at 11:52 PM

    Dr. Wallis is definitely an influential professor. The amount of knowledge that I gained from her class about how to teach literacy in the most effective way possible is absolutely amazing. I learned things from her class, that I have never learned before. She talks about her own experiences and helps us learn from her experiences, as well as giving us a chance to make our own by he projects she assigns. These assignments and projects are useful and are practical for us to gain experience and knowledge for our future classrooms. She's truly a special, and amazing instructor!

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  4. Judy WallisNovember 25, 2020 at 4:46 PM

    Thank you! Sharing the semester has been a privilege!

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