Timothy Baril

The school I currently teach at is old. Erected prior to WWII in the 1930s or 1940s, it has received very little maintenance in the ensuing years. Little is needed for the massive concrete walls and floors, but the trimmings are falling apart.
Desks, blackboards, shelving, windows, all are original or near original. They’re wooden, [...]

I’ve officially re-contracted with the JET program to extend my tenure in the Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture school system in Japan. I will be staying at least until Summer 2010.
While I came to Japan for my own experiences, I find myself increasingly motivated by the students I spend time with. I see a system in [...]

by Timothy Baril
2009
Intellect varies. Yes, this paper is not politically correct according to current established decorum. I don’t think all people are created equal. This is not a value comparison, just a fact. Some brains are capable of more complex computation than others. If you’re already offended in the first 2 words of this paper, [...]

(This is in response to an article of the same, posted by Jaime Ible.)
(Facebook) The rules are that once you are tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits or goals about yourself. At the end, choose 25 people to tag. You have to tag the person that tagged [...]