Motivation – PinaRose Education

I recently saw an ad campaign to promote the teaching profession. The idea behind the ad is that all other jobs are boring compared to what teachers do every day. In the ad, teachers share stories of something exciting that happened with their students, while the non-teachers recount some dull mishap. As someone who doesn't… Continue reading Keeping Motivation Alive: Stories from Teaching

Back to School, Goal setting, Motivation, Teachers Pay Teachers, virtual teaching

How Are Things Going So Far?

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022 PinaRose

I knew that starting a brand new job as a virtual teacher was going to be a challenge. Teaching can be hard enough without all the extra coordinating of online classes and schedules. But, my class and I are surviving; maybe even thriving. My third-graders this year are excited and eager. Most are engaged and… Continue reading How Are Things Going So Far?

Goal setting, Motivation

Hop on the Motivation Train Early!

September 11, 2020 PinaRose

I have always loved the beginning of the school year! The new backpacks, clean shoes, freshly sharpened pencils that haven't magically disappeared...it's so easy to feel motivated. Unfortunately, though, that feeling is fleeting. The daily grind starts to wear your down. I get it. I've been there. But, there's a trick to staying motivated through… Continue reading Hop on the Motivation Train Early!