Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'schoolteacher'

'Lucky': More Than Simply Simpleminded

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:52:00 EDT

In Mike Leigh's marvelous comedy, a London schoolteacher tackles life's everyday travails with a good dose of the giggles. Film critic David Edelstein reviews.

'Lucky' Thing: Mike Leigh's Oddly Happy Heroine

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:50:00 EDT

A London schoolteacher (the bubbly Sally Hawkins ) keeps her cool — and her smile — through a string of mishaps. But Mike Leigh's movie feels decent and affirmative, never cloying or melodramatic. (Recommended).

Montana Cyclist Collides With Black Bear

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Here's one more reason to wear your bike helmet: You might need protection from a bear. Montana schoolteacher Jim Litz was riding his bike to school when a black bear appeared in his path. He was going too fast to stop, and he and the bear went tumbling down the road. The bear rolled over Litz's head but then ran away. The only damage was a scratch on Litz's back and a crack in the bike helmet.

Amos Lee At The Studio 4A 'Lodge'

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Before pursuing a career in music, Lee was a Philadelphia schoolteacher. Then he started going to open-mic nights with a car stereo full of classic R&B records. He recently brought his folky, soulful style to NPR headquarters for a solo performance.

Teddy Bear Creates Diplomatic Rift

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST

British schoolteacher Gillian Gibbons appeared in court Thursday in Sudan, where she has been charged with insulting Islam. Fellow teachers say Gibbons made an innocent mistake when she let her students name a teddy bear Muhammad.

NASA Prepares for Launch, Remembers Challenger

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:31:00 EDT

As NASA prepares to for Wednesday's shuttle launch, many people are remembering the Challenger disaster which killed seven people, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Barbara Morgan trained as McAuliffe's backup, and Wednesday she'll be on board the space shuttle.

NASA's First 'Educator Astronaut' Scheduled to Fly

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:43:00 EDT

After two decades of waiting for her chance to go into space, schoolteacher-turned-astronaut Barbara Morgan is scheduled to fly on the next shuttle mission.

JonBenet Ramsey Case Resurfaces with Confession

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

A former schoolteacher confesses to being with the six-year-old child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey when she died. John Mark Karr, an American who has been staying in Thailand, is under arrest and expected to be returned to the U.S. to face charges in the 10-year-old case.

'Half Nelson' Turns Standard Plotline Inside-Out

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:16:00 EDT

The movie Half Nelson, starring Ryan Gosling as a crack-addicted schoolteacher, turned heads at the Sundance Film Festival. It seems like a film that could jump-start the careers of everyone involved.

Jumping to a Motherhood-Compatible Career

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Liz Wisniewski had a high-powered corporate job, a big salary and an expense account. Now she's a schoolteacher who spends her spare time with her own kids. Senior Correspondent Ketzel Levine tells the story of Wisniewski's decision to give up an impressive career and make time to be a mom.