I was speaking with a teacher last week about her students. This was a teacher who was feeling a little defeated, because this year, many of her students are struggling and making poor decisions. Every year, we all have one or two students who, for one reason or another, are just extra work for the […]
When I was teaching, I always would ask myself, “If it wasn’t for the union, would I still have a job?” This question, kept me “earning” my teaching position. As an assistant principal, however, I actually find myself in this position. There really isn’t a union for me. I could be let go at any […]
Here is the 8th Nail in the Nail the Teacher Interview series. A few extra tips to make a good impression. By now, you’ve read the previous 7 Nails, and in doing so, you’ve prepared yourself better than 90% of the candidates that I have interviewed. The following pieces of advice should help you make […]
Here is the seventh Nail in the Nail the Teacher Interview series. Have a plan to save the failing student. In some form or another, there will be a questions that will ask you what you would do if you notice that a student is failing your class. To me, as you know if you […]