DeLene Sholes
I've written hundreds of columns, articles, and stories on a wide variety of subjects for magazines, newspapers, and books. I began writing when I was in fourth grade and my teacher loved my autobiography. My experience as a public school teacher, principal, and curriculum coordinator serves me well in my current occupation as freelance writer. I've produced curriculum materials for numerous educational publishing companies. These materials included lessons, reading passages, questions, and explanations for the answers to questions. I have a novel based on a true story titled Real Principals Have No Class. It's about a teaching principal and her staff and parents who not only managed to save an old Florida school, but managed to get it accredited by a major accreditation board. My work has appeared here;
- Northwest Florida Daily News
- The Seaside Times
- Graytonbeach.com
- FACES Magazine
- Grit Magazine
- Florida Wildlife Magazine
- The DeFuniak Herald-Breeze
- Weekly column for the DestinEast edition of the Northwest Florida Daily News
- Staff writer for Emerald Ladies' Journal
- Points North Magazine
- Emerald Ladies' Journal
- Served on the Editorial Board and contributed to Of Days Gone By: Recollections of South Walton County, Florida
I live in historic Grayton Beach in Florida's panhandle. My passion is travel, and I've traveled widely in my own state and in most U.S. states. I've visited countries in the Caribbean and most European countries.
Latest Articles
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Inexpensive Alaska Travel Plan
This article focuses on Anchorage as a destination, and tells how to include Mr. McKinley, Denali National Park, and a trip to Seward for a boat trip to Kenai Fjords.
Feb 24, 2010
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Great Gifts for Grandparents
Many grandparents have collected everything they need and most of the things they want. They don't need more sweaters or knick knacks. Use these ideas for great gifts.
Feb 4, 2010
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Great Gifts for Teachers
Teachers love to know that they are appreciated. Tell a teacher how much she is appreciated by using a little imagination to choose the perfect gift.
Jan 31, 2010
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Contractions With Has and Have
When two words are combined to form a contraction, the result is a more conversational tone that is often needed in spoken and sometimes written language.
Nov 2, 2009
- DeLene Sholes
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Am, Is, Are Contractions
Contractions with the verb to be combine a pronoun or noun with am, is, or are. In the shortened form, an apostrophe is used to show where a letter was omitted.
Oct 27, 2009
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Contractions Ending With Shortened Form of Will
Most children learn to use contractions in speech at an early age. Their prior knowledge of contractions usually transfers easily to reading and writing.
Oct 26, 2009
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Teaching Contractions Lesson Plan
Teaching contractions can be fun for the teacher and students. Use games, especially games that require children to move around or work together in pairs or small groups.
Oct 23, 2009
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Tips For Making Perfect Old-Fashioned Candy
Old-fashioned candy recipes may not be the easiest to make, but they are the best! Who can resist chocolate fudge, peanut brittle, and pralines?
Oct 8, 2009
- DeLene Sholes
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Pork Chops Stuffed with Cornbread Dressing
Looking for a special meal for a birthday or holiday? This delectable treat is a meal in itself, but add a side dish or two and it's a cause for celebrating.
Oct 8, 2009
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Make a Get-Well Basket for a Sick Friend
It's easy for someone who is recovering from an illness or accident to feel isolated, lonely, and depressed. .
Oct 7, 2009
- DeLene Sholes
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