Yah... I got in some “trouble” this year. The quote, “I have two moods: 1. Worry about everything 2. YOLO” that’s floating around the teacher instagram world was basically my life this year. I definitely spent the months of May and June in the total YOLO phase. Prior to that, I was worried about making other people happy, tr[...]
A couple months ago, I was chatting with a college undergrad who has been intensely pro-con-con-proing Teach for America. During our conversation, she shared she's nervous to work in a "bad" school. My senior year of college, I heavily debated applying to Teach for America but decided to get my masters first. I asked her to tell me mo[...]
I was born and raised in the PNW. Schools start in beginning of September and release students into the wild of summer in the end of June. It's been so shocking for me to see how many of you all are already packing up your classrooms because school is out! YOU GUYS MADE IT! What is everyone doing this summer? Any other crazies like me[...]
Does anyone else wish their teaching could compete with YouTube videos? I know I've had the thought... The reality of children today is they spend a lot of time in front of the television or the computer. I personally try to limit the amount of time I use technology in my classroom but have come to a realization. My students would rat[...]
Dear Teacher who was just involuntarily transferred, I know you're hurting, confused, and scared. Maybe you are creating a pro-con list about changing careers or to stay in education. I've been there. Within all the adversities I have experienced, being involuntarily transferred from my home was the hardest of them all. It was so h[...]
Teacher tees are to teachers as sorority tees are to sorority girls. In college I had an entire drawer devoted to my three little letters. Now I have the same drawer jammed back with positive messages and teacher tees. My go-to teacher tee outfit is either Monday or Friday on our more casual outfit days. They are the easiest item to throw[...]