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About Me

My name is Simone (seeeemone) Duncan. Born and raised in Trini for 18 years (like many of us). Graduated from HPU in NC. Currently the language Arts Specialist at an urban public school in Jersey (for now). Got a master's in educational psychology (future school psychologist. Can't wait!) I am bossy, brave, naturally georgeous, pioneering, confident and no-nonsense. Rep Trini Forever!!!!!!!!!!I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Interests

School, school, school, school, work, work work. Oh and travelling, travelling, travelling, travelling!

I'd like to meet:

My great grandmother (half danish, half black). I have so many questions for her.

Music:

Conscious reggae and soca [sizzla, warrior king, Jah cure, I Sasha, Jah Melody, Machel, Destra, Bunji Garlin (longtime padna), Benjai-Trini]

Movies:

Anything with Sean Connery, Jude Law, Simon Baker, Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman, Heath Ledger, . . . I like British/Australian men and their accents. Fine as wine. lol

Television:

America's Next Top Model, Grey's Anantomy, and Girlfriends

Books:

Can we say American Psychological Association (APA) Journals because those are all I have a chance to read. Blasted homework! I have also read every book written by Sidney Sheldon (Thanks for getting me started in form 4, Nadera Assim!)

Heroes:

My maternal grandmother with whom I never had a chance to meet. I have so many questions for her.

My Blog

R.I.P Joel Ferguson

It made me extremely unhappy to learn that one of my old students, Joel Ferguson 8-9 (2003-2004) died last Saturday. He was soooooo smart in the eighth grade with a big mouth and a huge ego. lol...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:40:00 PST

To My Old Students

I saw a former student in wal-mart today who told me that she had just tested at the advanced proficient level in english on the HSPA. My heart swelled with pride for her and for all my oth...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 06:52:00 PST

Who's Who Among American Teachers?

Me, that's who! Thanks Adwoa. :-) I was who's who in college too, so it's nice to be nominated again.
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:53:00 PST

Boy, Collie Buddz yuh shock meh!

All I have to say is wow. Big Ups to Bermuda for that one. lol
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:50:00 PST

R.I.P Ronique Lewis

I can't believe that one of my former students died yesterday. She was so quiet, polite, and shy. I actually remeber getting her to participate in class discussions on occassion. She...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:32:00 PST

Audre Lorde - One wicked West Indian Woman

Her words - My thoughts. All too often the message comes loud and clear to Black women from Black men: "I am the only prize worth having and there are not too many of me ( who aren't on drugs, in jail...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 02:16:00 PST

Change is Difficult

Change . . . metamorphosis . . . mutation . . . restructuring . . . transformion . . . diversification. Doesn't really matter which name we call it. It's difficult. I feel like...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 07:43:00 PST

World Cup Soccer Germany 2006

So if you are anybody in the world right now, you should know that the World Cup Football games in Germany are now in progress. I would like to take this time to say congrats to my Soca Warriors...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:08:00 PST

Retiring Professors

Ok, so I'm bussin' my butt this weekend studying for my finals right? And I have the same professor for both classes that i'm taking. I mean this guy is tough! No exaggerating. And out of ...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Wed, 10 May 2006 04:09:00 PST

Million bucks

I'm so blessed. I love my life and my position in it. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to work so hard but I know my million dollar day is coming. Don't actually have all the details y...
Posted by A Duncan Empress on Sun, 16 Apr 2006 08:55:00 PST