James WilcoxJames Wilcox

A master of whatever is required by the day! A high school social studies teacher, published author, father of 3, stay home Mr. Mom during the summer and being an attentive husband are just a few things that keep James on his toes. In his spare time James is a writer and photographer. Before returning to school for his Master's Degree in Education James was a photo journalist for the Independence Examiner. James is active in FIRE (Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education) and is actively involved at the CCVI (Children's Center for the Visually Impaired). He is also busy learning braille with his son Nathan who lives with the effects of ROP, Nathan was a micro-preemie who was born at 24 weeks gestation. James and his family live in Kansas City. To Read about James' book, "Sex, Lies and the Classroom," or order your own copy, visit JamesPWilcox.com

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  • The Struggles of Summer School

    One of the best things about being a teacher is summer vacation.  I doubt anyone looks forward to summer vacation as much as teachers do.  June, July and August are the months we get to recharge our batteries, plan for the upcoming year, and just relax from the stress of squeezing a year’s worth of work into 9 months.  I, especially, look forward to summer vacation because I get to stay home with my three ...

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  • My Five Minutes of Father’s Day

    Although Father’s Day “officially” lasts twenty-four hours, it seems I only get about five minutes of it. The five minutes squeezed in between eating breakfast and getting dressed for church, when my wife and children sit me down on the couch, present me with cards and my homemade “We Love You Daddy” t-shirt (see the Perfect Gift for Father’s Day blog for more on the t-shirt).  I am showered with happy Father’s Day wishes, before ...

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  • The Perfect Gift for Father's Day

    Every year when Father’s Day rolls around my wife and kids ask the infamous question: What do you want for Father’s Day?  I always struggle with this question, mostly because I don’t necessarily want anything, or more realistically, because I know we can’t afford any of the things I do want.  There are definitely things I would like, a laptop comes to mind, but as the family chief financial officer, there is simply no way ...

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  • Can We Get Rid of the Word Disabled?

    According to the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, disabled means incapacitated by illness, injury, or wounds; physically or mentally impaired. It is a simple word really, but it has to be one of my least favorite words in the English language. I dislike the word because of the negative connotations that go along with it. When people hear the word disabled, they automatically think a person is broken and cannot do the things a “normal” person ...

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