Being More than a Teacher
Respect. It has been an issue for teachers to gain students’ respect at some point in their career. At a stage where most teachers are in their teaching “groove,” some still haven’t mastered earning their students’ respect. But no matter what, it’s difficult to teach without it. Without respect, students are not motivated and will […]
Back to school means the first day of school and for most teachers, usually means teaching a lot of procedures, expectations, and icebreakers to fill out their day. And as for us secondary teachers, there is so much repetitiveness that it can wear you and your students out on the first day of school. So […]
If I told you I had the oiliest skin in the world, I’m sure you wouldn’t believe me. I have very oily skin. Trust me. I blot my forehead and cheeks with that brown paper towel in public bathrooms every chance I get, maybe then you would trust and believe what I’m going through. Having […]
In the Spring 2006, I walked into my first classroom as an emergency substitute teacher. At that time, I had NEVER taken an education class. I only had a 1-day training at the school district office under my belt. And my personal experience as a student. As an emergency substitute teacher, we were the final […]
The majority of expectant mothers want to have a natural birth experience. But just don’t know what it takes to have a natural childbirth. At the time of my pregnancy, I didn’t know much about natural childbirth but I knew it was something I wanted and was determined to try. I honestly didn’t know anybody […]
How do we really know our students are learning? Across the board, I believe teachers question themselves a lot. I know I do. Thank goodness for PLCs, staff meetings (some of the time anyway) and if your classroom is next to your department buddies, even better. Most of the time, teachers are in the classroom […]