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Great Job! I’m Proud of You. – Teachers Need a Pat on the Back Too.

Great Job! I’m Proud of You. – Teachers Need a Pat on the Back Too.

Hello again, Wednesday was our annual awards ceremony at our school. Each year, we hand out awards to some of the students who have received good grades. It’s a nice evening event where parents come and take pictures of their children as the teachers and administrators hand out plaques and certificates to deserving students. Although I’m […]

How To Succeed in Your Next Interview – Guest Post by Pooky Hesmondhalgh of the Creative Ed...

How To Succeed in Your Next Interview – Guest Post by Pooky Hesmondhalgh of the Creative Education Blog

Once again, I’m pleased to have Pooky Hesmodhalgh @CreativeEdu from the Creative Education Blog guest posting on SITC. Here, she offers some great advice when going into that interview. I found this of particular interest, since I’m scheduled to interview for an administration position this week. Wish me luck. Thank you again, Pooky. So, without further […]

Ashamed and Happy to be Wrong – An Update – She’s Worth It – Part 2

Ashamed and Happy to be Wrong – An Update – She’s Worth It – Part 2

Hello all, In the beginning of the year, I uploaded a post called, “She’s Worth It.” It was about my experience with a student in my class who has been diagnosed with Autism. Last year, she was violent, verbally abusive, and often had the entire office staff chasing after her around the campus. It made […]

Achieving My Dream of Becoming a Teacher – How and Why I Became a Teacher – Roderick ...

Achieving My Dream of Becoming a Teacher – How and Why I Became a Teacher – Roderick Woodward

A few posts ago, I asked my readers if they had a story about how and why they became a teacher.   I received this submission a couple of days ago from Roderick Woodward. I found it a great read. Thanks Roderick! Check it out: My name is Roderick Woodard and here’s my story on how […]

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