Eric Dunn

https://www.ericpdunn.com/trying-to-impress-lj/
Looking for approval in the wrong places.

Trying to impress LJ - Eric Dunn Trying to impress LJ. LJ died over 20 years ago, and yet he occasionally reappears in my dreams. How did this man get so deeply into my head

https://www.ericpdunn.com/love-of-marching-band/
Part 2 in my Love of Marching Band series.

Love of marching band - Eric Dunn This is part two in my love of marching band series. This post will pick up with my college experience at James Madison University.

https://www.ericpdunn.com/i-lived-for-marching-band/

I lived for marching band - Eric Dunn I lived for marching band. It took the combined efforts of a nasty school separation and a world-wide covid panic to break this love.

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Can we say that a person is 100% evil and another is 100% good?

Line between good and evil - Eric Dunn We all want a clear line between good and evil. "This person is dangerous, evil and must be stopped." But, what if it isn't that simple.

https://www.ericpdunn.com/2024-olympics/

Some thoughts on the controversy surrounding the 2024 opening ceremonies of the Olympics

2024 Olympics - Eric Dunn The 2024 Olympics opened with a scene which looked a great deal like Da Vinci' painting of the Last Supper.But, this version had drag queens.

Some advice on classroom management

Hacking Classroom Management Revisited - Eric Dunn Hacking classroom management revisited. My perspective on the 10 hacks after working to incorporate many of them into my classroom.

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What's the secret to a long marriage?

31 years of marriage - Eric Dunn My wife and I celebrated 31 years of marriage last week. What's our secret to keeping a long term relationship?

An excellent workshop by Dr. Timothy Groulx at University of North Florida

Sound before sight workshop - Eric Dunn Last week I attended the Sight before sound workshop led by professor Dr. Timothy Groulx at the University of North Florida.

My review of Walter Isaacson' biography of Henry Kissinger.

Biography on Henry Kissinger - Eric Dunn Today I'm reviewing Walter Isaacson's Biography on Henry Kissinger. Kissinger played an central role in the Nixon and Ford administrations.

Many children don't have a Father who can meet their needs. Consider stepping into the gap on this Father's Day!
Compassion International

Sponsoring a child - Eric Dunn Do you want to make a positive impact on the world? Sponsoring a child who is in poverty can change the world one child at a time.

Some thoughts on how to improve our actions

Actions proceed from our identity - Eric Dunn Oftentimes we want to change our actions, but we fail to understand that our actions proceed from our identity.

https://www.ericpdunn.com/36th-year-of-teaching/

Advice from a veteran teacher

36th year of teaching - Eric Dunn On Friday I turned in my paperwork and officially completed my 36th year of teaching. So, what have I learned?

https://www.ericpdunn.com/being-an-armor-bearer/

Being an Armor Bearer - Eric Dunn I've been thinking this week about being an armor bearer. My thoughts come from the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer in 1 Samuel 14.

https://www.ericpdunn.com/first-year-of-teaching/
Some advice for teachers as we end another year.

First year of teaching - Eric Dunn The school year is coming to a close and I thought today would be a good day to give educators encouragement from my first year of teaching

https://www.ericpdunn.com/planning-a-concert/
Some concert planning advice for Band/Chorus teachers. Band Directors Talk Shop Band Directors: Tips, Tools, & Resources Bands of America

Planning a Concert - Eric Dunn Planning a concert is something that every band and chorus teacher has to do. What follows is my approach to concerts.

https://www.ericpdunn.com/buying-a-new-car/
My thoughts and advice on buying a new car.

Buying a new car - Eric Dunn I hate buying a new car. But, unfortunately, a car isn't going to last forever. So, at some point you've got to plunge into the car market.

https://www.ericpdunn.com/marching-band-teaches-focus/
Talking about the positive effects that marching band has on student focus.
MarchingArts Band Directors: Tips, Tools, & Resources Band Directors Talk Shop Bands of America Halftime Magazine

Marching band teaches focus - Eric Dunn Marching band teaches focus though unique elemental skills that must be simultaneously mastered during a performance.

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Sunday morning thoughts

Studying the Bible - Eric Dunn Studying the Bible can be a rewarding activity. Here are some basic Bible study tips to help you get started.