Farewell from under the Oak Tree
Maryellen Weimer
May 23, 2022
After 35 years writing for The Teaching Professor, Maryellen Weimer signs off with her final column.
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After 35 years writing for The Teaching Professor, Maryellen Weimer signs off with her final column.
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