Nicholas Sourvelis
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Short essays, reflections, and classroom-related writing.

The Lesson Wasn't Chemistry

3.6.2026 Education

After class one afternoon I overheard a few students comparing notes... My first instinct was that I had failed them.

A Life That Mattered. | A Tribute to My Uncle John

2.26.2026 Obituary - Loss

All he ever wanted was a life that mattered — to know that he had made a difference in people’s lives...

Why Secondary Education Is Not a Waste of Time

1.16.2026 Education

High school is an investment of your time to acquire the knowledge and skills you can...

Get Your Real Estate License

08.01.2023 Growth

If you’re a high school senior and you have no idea what you want to do after graduation...

You Get To Decide

09.20.2022 Growth

Every great story contains conflict. There are moments the main character would never...

Origin of Marathons

10.22.2019 History

At six in the morning, the Athenians began their charge. A hail of arrows from the Persian archers rained down on them...

Patricia M. Sourvelis

4.23.2026 Obituary - Loss

Patricia Marie Sourvelis, age 59, of Jasper, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on April 22nd 2018.

Philosophical Observations of a Science Teacher

5.23.2017 Teaching

I have more respect for this potato than I do for most people I know.

Our UAB CCN Experience

3.17.2017 Reflection

I was angry enough to write a scathing review — until I realized that one bad day did not define our experience.

Our Journey To Twins

8.3.2016 Family

We prayed for over 1095 days and we are finally so excited to announce WE ARE PREGNANT...

Angelia Marie Gibson

5.5.2016 Obituary - Loss

Within hours of hearing the bad news, the entire family is gathered...

On the Persistence of Hope

3.31.2016 Reflection

The moment you enter, the squeaky door alerts everyone you've arrived. Everyone is looking at you and you know, they know, why you're there...

Bessie Renes “Aikaterines” Obituary

2.09.2006 Obituary - Loss

Mrs. Renes, age 96, died Sunday, February 19, 2006, at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan.