Has it already been two years? Some people read that with a different tone. Some people read that with the feeling of, “Wow has it been that long already?” Others read it with a feeling of, “I can’t believe this
Read MoreEncouraging Words for the Newest Teachers
Dear New Teacher, I am sure you have heard many teachers in your college classes, your mentor teacher, or even friends of yours who may have graduated college before you talk about how difficult the first year of teaching is.
Read MoreTeacher’s Personal Perspective
For this month, I wanted to interview teachers at different experience levels and see how similar or different their answers are depending on their experience in the classroom. The teachers that participated have taught for 2 years, 5 years, 9
Read MoreProfessional Development
How many of us look forward to hearing that we have a professional development training we must attend? Each month, our staff is required to attend an on-site PD. They are usually very general and broad, covering a wide variety
Read MoreThe Aftermath
I thought that as a ten-year veteran teacher I had seen a lot of things, but this year as support staff (read: unexpected substitute teacher; lunch duty supervisor; occasional coach; and even an interventionist, my actual job) I have seen
Read MoreCovid Kindergarten
In July of 2020, parents of pre-k students had to make a decision that would impact the education of their child for the future. Do I send my child to kindergarten now, in the middle of this pandemic, or do
Read MoreNormalization? Deviation?
With all of the praise and acceptance that many give to Dr. Montessori and her theories, there are two that cause several to find offense and cringe when they are heard: her theories of normalization and deviation. Yet, when one
Read MoreMy NBCT Journey
It was April of 2018 when I made a decision that would take me on an incredible educational journey. I decided to attempt National Board Certification. I approached my principal at the time and asked her if she knew anything
Read MoreFresh Start
2021 has felt like it is taking three years to get through. I look at the first graders in the hallways and I think, “Was it just last year that we worked together online?” It seems like it was much
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