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Olga Little

Olga Little
Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthday
August 11
Title
educator/babysitter/mother/warden/nurse/counselor
Company
Chicago Public Schools
Bio
I am a high school English educator; however on most days I feel like an underpaid babysitter. I do like teaching (when I am able to do so) and would love to get additional degrees; nevertheless, I don't want to spend thousands of dollars on degrees and still be unhappy with a flawed system.

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May 10, 2011 05:47PM
“@Paul, I do. Thank you Rita.”
About: It's Mother's Day and I'm crying because I miss my dad.
April 13, 2011 11:57AM
“You are welcome. Thanks for reading.”
About: Learning to Love
April 08, 2011 01:59PM
“All I have to say is I agree 1000% with you. I am an educator (at least I attempt to do so) on the secondary level. As of today, I am seriously reconsi…”
About: Cathleen Black and the Realities of School Leadership
April 03, 2009 01:41PM
“I think this happens too often in families and no one rarely knows and if they do they pretend like it doesn't exist. Rated because more people need to…”
About: I Lived With a Child Sexual Predator
March 31, 2009 11:11AM
“@ dizedd, maybe you misunderstood, but my post was not malicious. I am trying to understand if Catholics/Catholicism is not a part of Christianity. I…”
About: The Catholic Funeral
March 29, 2009 08:45AM
“@ Cindy, you are right about the giver gaining more. I think I gained a humbling experience.”
About: My chicken test
March 26, 2009 11:49PM
“I have to agree with the comment Rus the Retired Teacher made about low expectations beginning early in life. My friend owns a daycare center and when…”
About: who says you have to go to college?
March 26, 2009 11:39PM
“I am glad that you're back. I gotta ask this (forgive me if you mentioned this already) I was just wondering if you have spoken with gf's soon-to-be e…”
About: Divorceland: A Busy Month
March 25, 2009 03:40PM
“@blue, I wondered the same thing. I am glad I am in a position to help.”
About: My chicken test
March 25, 2009 01:14PM
“I used to work in the hotel industry and I know your pain. One chain (which shall remain nameless--but one of the owners was in the news earlier this…”
About: Why I Hate My Job
March 25, 2009 01:05PM
“I am a high school teacher and I feel you on your post and passion. Today when I leave work I am going to follow my passion and enroll in cosmetology…”
About: Chasing Dreams: The Secrets to My Lack of Success
March 25, 2009 12:42PM
“Freaky, you shouldn't have broken the award. I don't know who started this craziness but it must end at once. Rated because we love us some Freaky!”
About: IT'S MY FAULT! UPDATED!!!!
March 22, 2009 09:04AM
“When I was growing up there was a saying that was a BOLD FACE LIE. It went like this: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt…”
About: got feelings??
March 22, 2009 08:59AM
“I've had a few flings when I was younger and afterwards(not immediately) I felt empty. First, I want to say that you have to make sure you are protec…”
About: quick fling
March 22, 2009 08:49AM
“If my child is still a minor, I'd have a serious issue with her dating someone who is twice her age. Someone else mentioned the laws in the U.S and U…”
About: how old is too old?
March 22, 2009 08:32AM
“I'm just getting around to watch the video (can't watch you tube at work and I kept forgetting to watch it when I was at home)you made with me in it an…”
About: The video for the loving people part one
March 22, 2009 08:20AM
“I like the picture with the graffiti on the wall. It says, even though this building is isolated, we will still find you. Rated because I thought the g…”
About: Dawn at Prada Marfa
March 22, 2009 08:10AM
“Freaky, how do you do it?”
About: Y'all hang on...UPDATED & REVISED!!!
March 22, 2009 08:09AM
“I was out looking for a blue turtleneck and trying to get my hair did. It's not looking good. I couldn't find anyone to fix my hair right. Rated cau…”
About: UPDATED w/ LINKS!!INTERVIEW OF THE CENTURY--FREAKY TROLL !!!
March 22, 2009 08:03AM
“I was wondering what the whole 'blog whoring' thing was about. I didn't get it at first, thanks for sharing.”
About: On the use of the words Blog Whore and Pimping
March 22, 2009 07:52AM
“@patricia k, you are absolutely correct about the samll percentage of successful entertainers, business leaders, etc. When you look at it from a child…”
About: I'm outraged and most people don't care
March 21, 2009 06:15PM
“I want to thank you everyone for their comments. I cannot tell you how outraged I am everytime I hear about a young children dying as a result of gang…”
About: I'm outraged and most people don't care
March 19, 2009 11:19AM
“I would've loved to have seen that Kid n Play look. I bet it was hot. Rated because you are so rockin that AFRO!”
About: Confessions of a White Guy with an Afro
March 19, 2009 11:13AM
“You all need to start thinking like the creeps that run these banks. So what everyone else is struggling to make ends meet. These executives have run…”
About: The Obscenity that Defines American Banking Hits My Town
March 17, 2009 11:12PM
“I don't know if I'm liking that new do. I liked it better without the color.”
About: Fab Counter Programing
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