Book Review: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
As both a high school teacher and a mother of a preteen, I find myself at the intersection of two worlds: the classroom, where I witness the effects of technology on students’ mental health,...
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A letter to teachers on the eve of Holiday Break
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...
Dear New Teachers: Why You Should Consider a Travel Rewards Credit Card
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...
Globle in the classroom
As I noted in a previous post, Wordle can be used as a tool in the classroom. You can even create your own Wordles or have students create them. But you don’t need to...
5 Tips for adjusting to virtual teaching
There are those who say working virtually is easier. These people are must not be teachers! I have not posted in the past several months for that reason. Being an educator during this time...
Student Teaching: Getting started to do list
Yes, you will most likely have to student teach. Student teaching means you will be in a classroom for a semester with a veteran teacher whose responsibility is to teach you the ropes. Most...