Student perspective on teaching
It often feels like we are unappreciated or at least underappreciated as teachers, but what is the student perspective? What do students think is the most important traits in teachers? What do students think...
Category: Should I teach?
A WANNABE TEACHER’S GUIDE
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...
8 Reasons to become a teacher
1 – You will find a job Teachers are in demand. According to Forbes around “100,000 new teachers are hired in this country annually, and the number of school-age children is projected to rise.”...
Guest Post: Jaime Bonato, Ph.D.
Why I went for my Ph.D. and what I learned: A classroom teacher’s story I’ve always loved being a student. Always. I love the schedule, the structure, and the school supplies. I was hired...
Teach Better Team Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to chat with the Teach Better Team about motivating new teachers, changing the narrative around teaching, & pushing through fear. Here are all the places you can check it...
First year teacher documentary
Recommended viewing I highly recommend that future teachers watch this first year teacher documentary by Kansas State College of Education. Nothing will help ease your new teacher fears better than seeing that others have...
5 top colleges for education majors
Education majors spend a mint to get their degrees, but don’t make a mint upon graduation. Unlike lawyers and doctors, who can look forward to six figure salaries, teachers need to balance the cost...
Can an introvert become a teacher?
I’m an introvert, but have felt the pressure to seem like an extrovert, especially in teaching. Fortunately, I think being an introvert who’s been put out of her comfort zone has been a relationship...
Nursing vs. teaching
Individuals considering a career in education are typically compassionate, nurturing individuals. The same can be said for people interested in pursuing nursing. It is no surprise that high school and college students with these...
Anecdotes from veteran teachers
Crazier things have happened. When you’ve had one of “those days,” peruse these stories and know that you are not alone. Fights “Girl on guy fights are always interesting. So are fights that start...