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Know&Tell Humor I use humor to diffuse tension. — JANEL Y. CHRISTIANSEN, Yucaipa-Calimesa Educators To do gentle discipline. I use humor to help students remember difficult grammar concepts in French. For example: Pronunciation in languages is very important for clear communication. A slight change in vowel pronunciation or dropping a consonant sound can result in hilarity or trouble. It can be the difference between calling someone a pig or inviting them to bed you. True story. — SAMANTHA CARR, El Monte Union Education Association — WHITNEY WEDDELL, Kern High School Teachers Association I have a joke of the day posted on a large portable whiteboard as students enter our room. Although my humor is silly, students from all over campus stop by to read the jokes. The janitor says my jokes are the highlight of her day! — LISA BECKER, Orland Teachers Association I try and model that it's OK to laugh at yourself, especially when trying something new. I teach ceramics. Pottery can be funny business! — ERINA HIGA, Rialto Education Association My middle school students love hearing about '80s songs and laugh when we sing them together. — JASON BRONSTEIN, Desert Sands Teachers Association I have all sorts of crazy dances to help kids remember concepts. Funny thing is, I am pretty bad at dancing. — VICKIE BOUCHER, Fontana Teachers Association When you're ready to make a greater impact When you're ready to advance your career You are ready for American Public University American Public University is ready to help you move your career forward. We offer respected degrees in Online Teaching and Learning, Instructional Leadership, Administration & Supervision, and more — completely online. And people are taking notice. We've been nationally recognized by the Sloan Consortium for effective practices in online education, and 93% of employers surveyed would hire one of our graduates again.* When you're ready, visit StudyatAPU.com/cal-ed *APUS Alumni Employer Survey, January 2006-December 2012 We want you to make an informed decision about the university that's right for you. For more about our graduation rate and the median debt of students who completed each program, and other important information, visit www.apus.edu/disclosure. 20 Educator 12 Dec 2013 v2.0 int.indd 20 DE C E M B E R 2013 | JANUARY 2014 12/14/13 3:33 PM