Mr. Boehm was young, which may be why his methods were a little different then the other teachers at Panther Lake Elementary School.
One of the first things that Mr. Boehm did was to replace the
classroom desks with several large round wooden tables.
Around these tables, students discussed politics, world affairs, history, and many other subjects.
Study and reading time was often done to the accompaniment of Simon and Garfunkel and Classical music.
On frequent field trips, we visited museums, The Seattle Symphony and Opera House, and the University of Washington campus. While waiting for the bus after a visit to the Pike Place Market, we struck up a conversation with some men who were drinking on the side of the road. I think our parents would have been horrified.
Mr. Boehm loved Shakespeare and when we had a little extra time, we would go to an auditorium and he would perform all the parts of one of The Bard's plays.
I have only seen Mr. Boehm once since Elementary school, but wherever he is now, I hope that he is doing well.
One of the first things that Mr. Boehm did was to replace the
classroom desks with several large round wooden tables.
Around these tables, students discussed politics, world affairs, history, and many other subjects.
Study and reading time was often done to the accompaniment of Simon and Garfunkel and Classical music.
On frequent field trips, we visited museums, The Seattle Symphony and Opera House, and the University of Washington campus. While waiting for the bus after a visit to the Pike Place Market, we struck up a conversation with some men who were drinking on the side of the road. I think our parents would have been horrified.
Mr. Boehm loved Shakespeare and when we had a little extra time, we would go to an auditorium and he would perform all the parts of one of The Bard's plays.
I have only seen Mr. Boehm once since Elementary school, but wherever he is now, I hope that he is doing well.
No comments:
Post a Comment