Welcome to my Web site

"To enter a world unknown is an adventure. To survive a world unknown is a mystery." - James Vincent

Education is my world unknown...welcome!

Quotable

Moments:

"No thank you...Barney kick!" - Jamie, Camper at Camp Ramapo, Summer 2006

"Its not skipping...its just not attending. There's a difference." - Teal Chastain, Manchester College, Fall 2003

"Do...do...do, do, dootdodo!" - Kari Mooreman, Counselor, Camp Ramapo for Children, Summer 2006

"Learn how to drive....stay away from the ditch!" - Daidra Jagger, Manchester College, Fall 2006

"I've got Jun Sun on a cloudy day..." - DC Staff, Camp Ramapo for Children, Summer 2006

"Its a mouse!" - Stacey Parks, Counselor, Camp Ramapo for Children, Summer 2006

"You meant what I knew..." - Kendal Kosta, Manchester College, Fall 2005

"I don't know when, or where or how...but I do know we will see each other again." - D'andre Jones, Camper at Camp Ramapo, Summer 2006

Warm-hearted Welcome:

Education has had a profound impact on my life. Throughout my life thus far, I have had more fun and exciting experiences involving education than I could ever imagine I would ever have. Thankfully, I have had loving parents who have sacrificed and worked very hard to ensure I received the best education as humanly possible. Thanks mom and dad!

Philosophy of Education

Every child is special. No matter the race, gender, ethnicity, religious preference, socioeconomic status or intellectual ability, it is my responsibility as an educator to teach every child with the same passion, dedication and determination. The children who walk through my classroom door are deserving of the best education possible, an environment which is learner-friendly and supportive, and the skills and/or tools of succeeding not only through life but beyond society's expectations and drawbacks.

To accomplish my goal of providing every child with each of these deserving gifts, I will use a variety of teaching strategies, behavior management methods and theology, and various lessons, units, plans, and assessments to maintain a productive, well-rounded, and successful classroom. Students will feel supported, and will learn to accept consequences (positive and negative) for their actions, which in the future, will lead to the understanding of civil responsibilities, duties and the importance of living together in a community in harmony and respect.

Today, I dedicate myself to the lives of children across this country and throughout the world.

We are each here today to help one-another, to serve our Creator, and to leave our world a better place for the future generation.

My Education Parent's Corner

Important Documents INTASC Standards Self-Created Works

Favorite and Most Used Links:

Ramapo for Children

Good Search

Scholastic for Teachers

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

Bloom's Taxonomy

Indiana Academic Standards

FAVORITE QUOTES:

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return..."

- Moulin Rouge

"From the outside looking in, its hard to understand. From the inside looking out, its even harder to explain."

"I will try my best, not be THE best, and expect the best from others."

"If the shoe fits, wear it. If not, at least try it on. If it still does not fit, hang it on the shelf and try again later."

- Camp Ramapo for Children

Summer '05 and '06

"Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But, because I know you, I have been changed for good."

- Wicked, the musical

"Love isn't about finding the perfect person. It's about loving the imperfect person perfectly."

- Unknown (to me at least)

"Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons."

- St. Therese of Lisieux

"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

- The Bible, Micah 6:8

"God does not ask us to do great things, but to do small things with great love."

- Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Mr. Vincent's TOP 10 Books!

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy; By J.R.R. Tolkien
The Harry Potter Series; By J.K. Rowling
Sybil; Flora Rheta Schrieber
The Notebook; By Nicholas Sparks
Where the Heart Is; By Billie Letts
The Cat in the Hat; By Dr. Seuss
The Secret of Nimh
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; by C.L. Lewis
A Mid-semester Nights Dream; By Margaret Meacham
Flight to Freedom; By Ana Veciana-Suarez

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North Manchester, Indiana

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Photo of the Month

December

Learning Center Fair; Camp Ramapo for Children, Summer 2006

Description: Every session, the counselors from the Discovery Center and Goldstein Reading Center combine forces to sponsor the LC Fair (Learning Center Fair). The LC Fair engages campers in educational activities, while allowing them to relate fun with learning and education. Most campers respond with enthusiasm and eagerness as they realize that they will be the ones to conduct the experiments. Stations may include: ice cream making, face painting, bouency, milk explosion, orange soda making, never-ending story, ooblek, and more...

Photo Album

Look at my new online photo album filled with pictures from various education and teaching experiences throughout my time at Manchester College!

Question of the Month?

Q: How do you put a Giraffe in a Refrigerator?

A: Using the handle, you open the door, put the Giraffe in, and then close the door.

This site was created by James R. Vincent as a tribute to the importance of education, and as a written testimonial of the power one person can have on another.

This site was last updated 12/04/06