We've suffered for a year teaching in a pandemic. We've been thrown into the new world of remote learning (while also teaching those kids who came in person). And if you're like me and you live in Texas, you survived Snowpocalypse. The almost utter breakdown of a functioning electric system. Because of this last, I… Continue reading Looking Back- My year in review…so far
Category: Teacher
I Miss Being a Teacher
I was looking at the last date I wrote a blog post, and it was right before the pandemic hit. So much has happened since March 3rd of last year! Why have I waited so long? Well, I'll tell you, it's been HARD. Finishing out last school year was difficult, but I didn't know what… Continue reading I Miss Being a Teacher
Should You Stay, or Should You Go?- Addressing the Debate Over Teacher Attrition
It's been a minute since I've posted. I took a short trip to anxiety town, and then I took my youngest to see my mom. I'd much rather visit my mom than relive the anxiety that has been haunting me. Anywho, I digress. What I really want to talk about is something that I'm seeing… Continue reading Should You Stay, or Should You Go?- Addressing the Debate Over Teacher Attrition
Taming Summer Anxiety- What I Do During the Summer to Combat Teacher Guilt
Being a teacher is great. I've always loved that I get summers off from going to school to be with my daughters. Notice I didn't say "I like having summer off from work" because as most teachers I know will tell you, they work during the summer. Even if they swear they aren't going to.… Continue reading Taming Summer Anxiety- What I Do During the Summer to Combat Teacher Guilt
Building Your Classroom Library- One Book at a Time
Classroom libraries sometimes seem like an unattainable dream that only lucky teachers at wealthy schools get to even consider having. Some schools know the deal and provide funds for each teacher to build one. Most teachers know that having good books accessible to kids is always the best plan. But most teachers are on their… Continue reading Building Your Classroom Library- One Book at a Time