As an educator, it seems like there is never enough time in the day. Every task feels critical. Every interruption feels like an emergency. Educators often pride themselves on being multitaskers. These feelings are partially to blame for my leaving the traditional classroom. I was tired of not having time to complete everything. I was… Continue reading Placing Value on Your Time
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School’s Out…For Teacher’s, Too?
No more pencils! No more books! No more teachers... Oh, wait. I'm the teacher. Is school out for me, too. Sort of. Although I will be spending my summer student-free this year, that doesn't mean my future students are far from my mind. I don't even know who my next class of students will be,… Continue reading School’s Out…For Teacher’s, Too?
What To Do This Summer
At long last, the school year is drawing to a close! Students aren't the only ones that look forward to the end of the school year. Teachers look forward to it, too. Teaching is exhausting work. Especially this past year, our mental, physical, and emotional energies are just about zapped. We are all looking forward… Continue reading What To Do This Summer

