What are the qualities of amazing teachers? What do amazing teachers do that other teachers can’t or won’t do? Why do so many new teachers forfeit their high energy and dedication to the students for mediocrity? I get so disappointed sometimes when I hear on the news about another teacher who has been accused of […]
Hello again, I want to share a lesson that I learned a long time ago. The students in my class are not all like the student I was at their age. I know this seems like a simple concept, but what I found was that I was making assumptions about my students based on the […]
Hello again, I recently had a conversation with a good friend of mine who was beginning her first year as a teacher. Her name is Isabel. I know when she told me she got the job, she was so happy. She was nervous and even a little afraid, but excited about beginning her career as a […]
Hello again, With the start of school just around the corner for many school districts, there is a common belief among teachers that it’s important to be tough in the beginning of the year to set the tone of the classroom. You can always ease up later in the year. I don’t know if I […]