Daniel P. Finney
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Daniel P. Finney
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Then: Journalist.
Now: Teacher.
Always: Paragraph Stacker.
Des Moines East High School: 1993; H.O.F. 2020
Drake University: BA 1997, MA 2022
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This is Ziggy. He couldn't contain his excitement for pool day. There's nowhere he'd rather be than here with his fish. 13/10 (IG: k9aquaticcenter)
September 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
My dad and I were watching the pilot episode of “The Big Bang Theory” on a rerun. There were references to MySpace and blogs. I could swear the first season was only a couple years ago. Time is relative, but we mere mortals may only through in one direction.
August 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
FINNEY'S 5: Ways teachers are preparing for the new school year
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FINNEY'S 5: Ways teachers are preparing for the new school year
Many Iowa begin a week of meetings and training before students arrive Aug. 25. Here's what they're doing to get ready.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
FINNEY'S 5: How teachers are preparing for upcoming school year
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FINNEY'S 5: How teachers are preparing for upcoming school year
Getting one more good cry in with their psychologist before professional development days.
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August 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
📚 Classroom Support Needed 🍎

I teach middle schoolers in a high-poverty district, and we’re getting ready for a new year. Our Amazon wishlist includes essentials — tech cables, pencil sharpeners, and even stickers for student rewards.

Here’s the link:
👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Thank you! ❤️
Check out my list on Amazon
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July 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I’ve got a slight problem. I don’t get paid until July 30, but I need to get some medicine for an infection. I’d say more about it, but it’s gross. Can anyone spot me $50 until payday?

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July 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM