Tag Archives: education

Granddad on Qualifications for Educational Leaders

Posted on April 12, 2022 by bullersbackporch

A bit of a follow-up on my most recent post from my grandfather’s memoirs about his days teaching in Snyder. Here he tells why he turned down the offered chair of the mathematics department at Snyder High School, as well … Continue reading →

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A Rural Texas Schoolteacher Remembers…

Posted on March 5, 2015 by bullersbackporch

 G.M.C. Massey, previously noted as a strict disciplinarian, also wrote of having a positive impact on many students over his 20 years of teaching in rural Texas schools, 1900-1920. There were two boys in that School that I was unable to fathom: one … Continue reading →

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Granddad Goes to School — Part 2

Posted on February 6, 2015 by bullersbackporch

G.M.C. Massey, my grandfather and our “guest blogger,” continues the story of his early school days in late 19th Century rural East Texas. I was not expected to read till I had learned everything that was in the old blue speller. When I … Continue reading →

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Granddad Goes to School: East Texas, 1886

Posted on February 4, 2015 by bullersbackporch

Once again, our guest blogger — my grandfather, G.M.C. Massey — will take us on another Texas Time Travel, reflecting on his first days of school in late 19th Century East Texas. About this time, the first school in our neighborhood was begun … Continue reading →

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The Land of A-Ha’s

Posted on March 25, 2014 by bullersbackporch

I seek the Land of A-Ha’s: that mystical realm of realizations, revelations and epiphanies where what you don’t know meets and mingles with what you what you do. Austin enjoys a reawakening of creativity every March, affording 2 opportunities for … Continue reading →

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