Congratulations! You’ve made it to the holiday break—a time when coffee can finally be consumed while still hot, and “professional development” means binge-watching your favorite streaming shows guilt-free. Let’s face it: you’ve just survived...
Hey there, new and future teachers! Welcome to one of the most rewarding professions out there. As a veteran teacher with 19 years of education under my belt, I’m here not just to share...
A review of “The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read” As teachers, we spend a massive amount of time with our students. We witness their triumphs, frustrations, and everything in between. But sometimes,...
As a teacher in my 18th year, I understand the excitement and jitters that come with finishing your first semester. To help you close your first semester successfully, I’d like to share five goals...
I am updating the blog as quickly as possible, but it doesn’t yet contain everything in A Wannabe Teacher’s Guide: Getting Hired, Having Fun & Staying Sane. My goal is to eventually get all...
What is Wordle? Created by British software engineer Josh Wardle in October of 2021, Wordle is a web browser-based word game that has recently become a viral hit, particularly among high school students. Upon...
Education buzzwords are constantly changing so it is time for an update of my 2019 25 Buzz words you need to know post. The buzz words below are in addition to the 2019 buzz...
You finally get the phone call offering you a position as a full time teacher! Now you need to come in to the central office building to do “onboarding” (or official hiring). You will...
Seriously, you might want to make flash cards. Also check out my Buzz Words for 2022 post for the most recent buzz words in education. 1.Achievement Gap: The Achievement Gap is when two heterogeneous...
This is a space brimming with resources for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. So glad to have you here! Why do we become teachers? Clearly, the massive salary and stock options are the...
The first question many of us ask ourselves is: “Do I have what it takes to become a teacher?” If you know enough about teaching to ask yourself this question, you’re half way there....
Recently my school has started using WinAtSocial to teach students about social media safety. At first, I was apprehensive. Most of the gimmicky programs the schools push out are not what I would consider...
For new teachers, reaching the end of the school year can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s a time to reflect on the progress made, celebrate accomplishments, and tie up loose ends before the...
Guest Post by Mary Banks: Former Admissions Committee Member at Columbia University Now that you’ve chosen your target schools, it’s time to start the application process. What looks good on college applications? Keep reading...
Image URL: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-reading-a-book-to-the-children-8613089/ Guest Post by: Tiffany Young Tiffany Young is a freelance writer, content strategist, and former graduate assistant. She writes about the latest developments in teaching, public policy, standardized testing, and educational...
How to Prepare For The School Year as a First-Year Teacher Guest Post by LTF Recruitment Congrats! You are now prepared to start your teaching career in the classroom because you have the necessary...
Starting a new teaching job can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time, especially when it comes to preparing for the first day of school. With so many things to think about, it...
As technology continues to advance, it has become clear that it is changing the way we live and work. One such advancement is the development of ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI....
Retirement is a phase of life that most educators look forward to. Of course, we love our jobs, but we also love the idea of the freedom and relaxation that can come after our...
Save for retirement beyond your pension The pension plans available through service to public schools are awesome. So few careers still offer benefits like these, but will your pension alone provide you enough funds...
Everyone knows that you don’t go into education for the money, but that doesn’t mean that money doesn’t matter. In fact, it matters more because we have less of it and therefore need to...
