Category Archives: Travel

Launch Day!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Tara Sullivan

So, this is it! After almost four years of writing, traveling, editing, and waiting, GOLDEN BOY will actually be offered for sale in bookstores starting today. It’s officially a book. I can’t tell you how excited I am! In just … Continue reading →

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Monday Media: International Calling

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Tara Sullivan

On this year’s inaugural Spanish Exchange we splurged a little in the budget— upon our arrival we went out and purchased disposable phones for every kid and each chaperone – a total of €30 apiece, wich included €10 of talk … Continue reading →

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Thursday Travel: ¡España!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tara Sullivan

As you know, if you read my blog post on Tuesday, I am currently in Spain with the BHS Spanish Exchange. Interestingly, though I grew up in Latin America and split my summers between the US & Europe, I had … Continue reading →

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Friday Feature: Arthur Kalala Katalayi

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

Today’s Friday Feature is Arthur Kalala Katalayi. Hi Arthur, and welcome to the blog! Tell us a little bit about yourself. First of all, thank you for inviting me ! Well, I am a Consultant within the financial industry. In … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Teaching: International Protests

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

  A story currently in the news covers a strike by teachers in Chicago where school professionals are picketing over issues of teacher pay, evaluations, benefits, and other in-school issues. While working conditions are frequently the root of discontent, something … Continue reading →

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Thursday Travel: The Green Isle?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

Something I noticed while I was in Ireland was how many things people are doing there, automatically, that would be signs of a very environmentally conscious person in the U.S. … Everyone drives a tiny car, most people bike, walk, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Travel: The Aran Islands

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

If you ever happen to be in the Galway area, take a day (at least) and go see the Aran Islands. Last Thursday it’s where I was, and that visit was probably the highlight of my trip to Ireland. Take … Continue reading →

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Monday Media: The Perspective of Other Presses

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

I am still in Ireland (though I’ll be home sooner than I would like), and one thing that I’ve been doing is listening to and reading the Irish news. Which brings me to my post for today… it is fascinating … Continue reading →

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Thursday Travel: Hop-Off & Explore

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

My Travel Tip today is two-fold. First of all, I am in Dublin right now and I cannot recommend highly enough the “Hop-On, Hop-Off” bus tour, as a concept. Not only is the live commentary an often-amusing way to learn … Continue reading →

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Thursday Travel: Go, Dog. Go!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

This past weekend, my husband and I went into Boston to see the tall ships that are arriving to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812 and just be a fantastic feature of the Fourth of July. It … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Teaching: Standardized Testing Around the World

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

As a teacher I am frequently part of conversations about the benefits and drawbacks of standardized testing. I was fascinated to find two short movies from the New York Times telling the story of college entrance exams (standardized tests that … Continue reading →

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Friday Feature: Lara Kalwinski

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

This week: my quirky, quippy lawyer friend, Lara Kalwinski, talking about her work in both Indiana and India. So Lara, what are you doing for work right now? I am the Vice President of Legacy Foundation – the community foundation … Continue reading →

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Friday Feature: Laura McNulty

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

This week I’m interviewing Laura McNulty, who I met when she graciously agreed to come talk to my Spanish for Health Careers class about her work with Health Horizons International. So Laura, where are you and what are you doing … Continue reading →

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Thursday Travel: Requiem for the “Ray Dan”s

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

So I dropped my favorite pair of sunglasses today and they shattered. Though this makes me quite sad, they have served me well for almost a year (much longer than sunglasses usually survive me) and thus are deserving of a … Continue reading →

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Friday Feature: Monica Paulson Priebe

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Tara Sullivan

This week: fabulous friend and international activist Dr. Monica Paulson Priebe! And, oh yeah, it’s her birthday tomorrow too! (I swear that is not my selection criteria for this column!) Hi Monica, what are you up to these days? Hi Tara.  … Continue reading →

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