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I 30 6 The Arizona RepublicTHE PHOENIX GAZETTE Wednesday, June 1 7, 1 992 Meeting on aquarium is canceled Teachers' book spells out real-life lessons for kids I jsag- a iiitf film rrvii- i UpImu i 1 ''vf viy IZZr i 1 I I i T- 1 CouAl in iVie 1 tr pit 'I If 1 bi'; "V' I I that have good readability. The reading level is not difficult for third through sixth graders, she added. In class, students are assigned a story to read, then are asked to do a related project from the activity book or to design one from scratch. Ullinskey said she and Hibbert plan to write more books, adding that there never is a dearth of material. "It's the issues that come up (in class) that inspire you," Ullinskey said.

"That's why it's important for teachers to write things from the classroom. Our vision is to continue writing things that will make school exciting for kids." She said one goal of "Caught in the Middle" is to get students to think about their values. "Talking about the character in the book opens up discussion," she said. Hibbert said her students easily discover the moral of each story. Messages like, "It doesn't pay to cheat or trick your parents" or "Never lie to your friends" inspire discussions, she said.

Students also discuss rules they follow at home and in class, focusing on the need to be sensitive to one another's feelings. "It's an extension of the logical development that starts in the home," Hibbert said. Both Ullinskey and Hibbert are certified as secondary teachers, which allows them to teach any grade from seventh through 12th. Both studied English in college, although each has been asked to teach other subjects. Neither desires to monopolize the market on books like "Caught in the Middle." Rather, they agree, they would like other teachers to By Margery Rose-Clapp Staff writer SCOTTSDALE Should Sally experiment with alcohol? All her friends do.

I Rick, a trumpet player in his school band, has been offered a music camp scholarship, but his say they need his help in their store instead. The first day of high school, Cynthia realizes that her final journey from adolescence to adult-. hood has begun. She is both happy and scared. Sally, Rick and Cynthia have something in common: They all are "caught in the middle." That's the title of a book written by teachers Nancy Ullinskey and Laurie Hibbert, Tempe residents who teach in Scottsdale.

Ullinskey, who teaches at Mo-' have Middle School, and Hibbert, assigned to Mountainside Middle School, wanted to supplement their traditional texts and teach-' ing materials with non-preachy lessons on coping, decision making, assertiveness, self-esteem and sim-. ilar topics. from their experience as teachers and mothers, the women created "Caught in the Middle," a spiral-bound book that focuses on conflict resolution and similar issues. The book's people and scenarios are generic. There is no mention of specific ethnic groups, no jive talk or other qualities that would make even one child unable to relate to a i scenario, Ullinskey said.

"Both of us were frustrated when we were looking for short stories to work with that they can read," she said. "This could be U.S.A. It's adolescent culture that could be in Alaska or South America." In addition to teaching good interpersonal communications skills to regular pupils, Ullinskey said the book and its accompanying spiral-bound activity book are good tools for those learning English as a second language. The book's title signifies children and adolescents who are caught between two conflicting things or people in a variety of situations, she said. The middle child in a family, who feels he is not getting enough attention can relate to the book, as can a high schooler who is caught between obeying her parents and giving in to peer pressure.

Hibbert, who teaches special education classes at Mountainside, said the book is geared toward children in the third through sixth grades. However, older students and adults appear to enjoy it, too, she said. Each of the women said they had no trouble finding material for their book. There were plenty of "guinea pigs" in the classroom and at home: Hibbert and her husband have seven children, ages 11 to 27 years, and Ullinskey and her husband have three children, ages 11 to 16 years. "We live with it and we teach it," Hibbert said of the book's subject matter.

The book, published by the teachers, currently is in its second printing. Ullinskey said she and Hibbert did their writing together, striving for high-interest stories f. urn I lu I I 1 I'lt fax nS'f" I I It "i it; i if John Blackmer Staff photographer Co-authors Nancy Ullinskey (left) and Laurie Hibbert peruse the pages of their book "Caught in the Middle," which advises children about interpersonal communication. New road section given old school's name as tribute consider writing and publishing similar books. The book costs $8.95, or $6.95 if 20 or more copies are ordered.

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Some commission members and Mayor Herb Drinkwater have expressed concern in past meetings about the possibility of the city underwriting construction of the 1 million-gallon facility. "That's private-sector business;" Drinkwater said earlier this month during a luncheon for City Council and Hospitality Commission members. Galleria general partner Am-ram Knishinsky could not be reached for comment about why the meeting was canceled. Wes Loran, Scottsdale's economic development director, said the Galleria management asked to cancel the meeting, citing scheduling difficulties. The Galleria has hired a Texas-based consultant to prepare its prospectus for the aquarium.

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"I didn't have any choice," the mayor quipped of the new signs. "She made me do it." "She" is Laura Selkirk, a Scotts GREAT BUYS ON Expert East or 10271 N. Scottsdale Shea Blvd. Scottsdale Rd. dale native who was a member of the last graduating class in 1983 and now is a teacher at Pueblo Elementary School.

Selkirk, who graduated as Laura Hensiek, said she pursued the designation of the road as a way "to have some memory for Scottsdale High School." "What a nice idea it is to have a street named after Scottsdale High." Selkirk added that eventually, the goal is to get a landmark of some kind such as a gazebo placed on the former 38-acre school site that is being sold by the Scottsdale School District for mixed-used development. "It brought tears to my eyes," said Peggy Tice, also a member of the school's last graduating class. "It doesn't take the place of Scottsdale High, but it's a good reminder to us," she said. Tice is one of those in charge of arranging for a reunion of the class of 1983 next year on June 11-13. She said there will be a program for all the graduates of the school on June 13.

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