Since I’ve started teaching, I’ve been in four different cities. Each time I had no idea what the schools out there were like and had to start from scratch. If you are a teacher who is moving to a new city and are unsure of how to find a job here are some of myRead More
Three Reasons Why Life is Good® as a Teacher
My math coach, Tricia, always talks about moments. She reminds me constantly to remember the moments, because not every day of teaching will feel like a win. To help me remember the moments, she always starts our coaching meetings by asking me to share a highlight of my week. We frequently sit in silence forRead More
How to Enjoy a Guilt Free Teacher Summer
Until this past week, I’ve been enjoying a lot of structured relaxation. As soon as school let out in June, Fred and I headed to Seattle for my sister’s graduation from the University of Washington. From there, we went on a 10-day trip to Maui and Oahu. Every day in Hawaii, Fred planned a packedRead More