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I was volunteering in my daughter’s first grade classroom today and ended up being left alone in the room for a while when the class went to the computer lab. In the silence of their classroom, I could hear the teacher next door through the wall. I kid you not when I say that EVERY.SINGLE.WORD
Recently I’ve heard more and more teachers share stories of stress, anxiety, depression and just plain exhaustion. I know for me, I became burnt out during my first year in the classroom. MY FIRST YEAR! I switched from elementary teaching to middle school, hoping it would relieve some of the stress. While the extra planning
When I was in the classroom, I had Special Education Inclusion students in just about every class. Sometimes I felt a little overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of these students as well as the general education students. When Susan reached out to me to do a guest blog post about working with inclusion students,
Welcome, fellow educators, to a candid exploration of the adventures and challenges that come with teaching middle school. If you’ve just discovered that I devoted eight years of my career to educating this unique age group, you might be wondering how I navigated through it. Even fellow teachers often express their astonishment and admiration, aware
Dear fellow educators and cherished community, I have an important update to share about my recent professional journey. Just a short while ago, I excitedly stepped back into the classroom, ready to immerse myself in the world of teaching once again. Today, however, I find myself at a crossroads, having made the decision to step
