Comments on: WITS Team Showcase – Ellen Buikema

By: Jeanne Hewell-Chambers

Jeanne Hewell-Chambers — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:22:01 +0000

What fun getting to know you through your words, Ellen! Even with advanced degrees (including a degree in early childhood education), teaching kids with learning disabilities (and enjoying it), and a plethora of life experiences (including deck building with family), I’d love an opportunity to have you show me the ways I’m smart (is it’s not too late).

By: Ellen Buikema

Ellen Buikema — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:40:53 +0000

In reply to acflory. Lovely to see your comment, Meeks! The medium has definitely changed.I hope all is well in Down Under!

By: acflory

acflory — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:31:00 +0000

Hi Ellen! Lovely to read your 'backstory'. As an ex-teacher myself, I've discovered that once a teacher always a teacher, only the medium changes. Cheers!

By: Ellen L Buikema

Ellen L Buikema — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:54:16 +0000

In reply to denise. Thank you, Denise! I'll check out the KCMO library.

By: denise

denise — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:39:51 +0000

Loved learning more about you.

I know KCMO Library system has author events--a friend of mine is romance author in the area.

By: Ellen L Buikema

Ellen L Buikema — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:25:30 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Smith.

Awesome!

More information coming soon.
See you in class!

By: Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:01:36 +0000

Show me the ways I am smart!

By: Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:29 +0000

In reply to Ellen L Buikema. Show me the ways I am smart!

By: Ellen L Buikema

Ellen L Buikema — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:02:35 +0000

In reply to Leanne Dyck. Hi Leanne! One of my more interesting professors in university is dyslexic, as was my youngest brother, who passed away a while back. The vast majority of students I taught who had learning disabilities were bright. They just needed to learn the work around. It's a matter of patience on everyone's part as well. That's also a challenge. Thank you for the well-wishes in finding local writers.

By: Ellen L Buikema

Ellen L Buikema — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:53:42 +0000

In reply to Lise Mayne. Thank you, Lise! That desire to help others never goes away. I'll check out your work! Do the Manx share the Celtic language with the Irish?