Recently, I have had a few conversations with fellow teachers that have caused me to, once again, consider why it is that I have dedicated my life to public education. To be honest, I don’t know if I would stick with teaching if I was just starting out today. The pay on average is notContinue reading “TBH: Teaching in a Hostile Environment”
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Life of a COVID-19 Teacher: The Truth
As more schools are beginning to return to in-person instruction, many are going to be adopting a hybrid or blended model which usually includes a “day off” from students so that schools can be cleaned and teachers can plan and grade. Don’t be fooled: this is not a day off for educators. We are stillContinue reading “Life of a COVID-19 Teacher: The Truth”
Virtual Education: An End to Learned Helplessness?
During my first few years of elementary school, I struggled with reading. I don’t really remember how I learned how to read, but I know that it was difficult for me in first and second grade. Part of that might have been because my home life was in chaos with my parents’ divorce and theContinue reading “Virtual Education: An End to Learned Helplessness?”
Teachers are Not Superheroes or Villains
Over the last few weeks, I have heard and seen various opinions about what life is like for teachers returning to teaching after five months away from their classrooms. As usual, some people continue to blame teachers for the complications of virtual and blended learning formats, not taking into consideration the fact that some ofContinue reading “Teachers are Not Superheroes or Villains”
Why I’m Returning to the Classroom
Over the last few weeks, I have had to make a very difficult decision: do I return to teaching in-person or do I teach virtually? This is the decision that teachers throughout the nation are having to make in light of the widespread cases of COVID-19 across the country. Some teachers with medical concerns haveContinue reading “Why I’m Returning to the Classroom”
130 Pieces of My Heart
On March 13th, I left my classroom not knowing that I would not return until two months later. On March 12th, I wished my students a good weekend, thinking that I would see them on March 17th when I returned to school after a doctor’s appointment on the 16th. On March 11th, my students workedContinue reading “130 Pieces of My Heart”
Be Encouraged: Living a Life of Sacrifice 