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All Stories by Elizabeth Viator

The Teacher-Student Equation
With a new school year, teachers are reintroducing students to school life, and how to learn. KJZZ commentator and Dobson High School teacher Elizabeth Viator and her former student Jessica Testa offer two perspectives on learning in school, and of learning about one's self. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
( Oct 8, 2007 )

The Unseen Side of Papago
Commentator Elizabeth Viator takes a bicycle ride through a grove near Papago Park, and is given a surprising look at the park's inhabitants. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
( Feb 20, 2007 )

The Healing Properties of the Desert
KJZZ commentator Elizabeth Viator brings us this essay juxtaposing the desert sun, to her path toward contentment. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
( Aug 18, 2006 )

How to Live a Good Life
As Valley high schools produce a new batch of graduates, attention turns to the future of these ambitious young adults. For commentator and Dobson High School English teacher Elizabeth Viator, the best advice comes in the form of a graduation speech, with a pinch of philosopy. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
( Jun 23, 2006 )

AIMS-ing for failure?
In this addition to our "I am your child's teacher" series, we hear about the essay prompts for the state AIMS test, and why they don't do students justice.
( Mar 9, 2006 )

Old School Teaching Hits the Wall
Elizabeth Viator, an "old school" English teacher at Dobson High School, hits the wall when considering "new school" approaches to teaching.
( Nov 28, 2005 )

Giving Aims a Chance
Elizabeth Viator, an English teacher at Dobson High School, speaks out against two recent decisions to water down AIMS test standards.
( Jun 7, 2005 )

Teen Driving Accidents
In response to a recent discussion by the Mesa Shool Board regarding closing high school campuses, Elizabeth Viator, an English teacher at Dobson High School, talks about ways to address the problem of teen driving accidents. She suggests raising the age limit for driving from 16 to 18 years of age.
( Jan 31, 2005 )