One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
As teachers, the first day of school is such an exciting time. Fresh start, new faces, clean classroom (hopefully!). But with the new faces also means first impressions all over again! One of the first things students and families will notice are the clothes you wear, so a first day of school outfit for teachers […]
After maternity leave, returning to work is a huge transition for new moms. Add in pumping and it can feel so overwhelming. Now that I’ve returned to work twice and pumped at work for over 10 months between the two kids, I want to share my top pumping at work tips to help with the […]
Today, July 13th, 2024 marks my 30th birthday. When I look back at my life this past decade, it is wild to see how much has changed. And the best part? These past few months, I’ve been so incredibly happy with where I am in life. So I took the time to reflect and talk […]
It’s no secret that teaching is hard, with an extremely high burnout rate coupled with low pay and respect – it can be hard to be motivated to do it every day. Over the years, I’ve found there are just some feelings that make it all worthwhile. Moments where my teacher heart swells. Some are […]
Over my 7 years of teaching, I have always had a mix of student abilities. From Advanced Placement to co-taught with a special education teacher, there are habits that successful students possess, no matter their ability. When students develop these habits and use them consistently, not only are they more prone to do well in […]
With the end of the school year, I’m going to be soaking up my time with my kids. As I begin my 4th summer with kids – one toddler and one baby – I’m finding that there are things that just make summer manageable for all the activities and health. So here’s my list of […]
There’s no denying that teaching and parenting are all consuming. And when you’re both, it feels like sometimes it’s hard to draw the line and switch from teacher to parent and back again. After I had my daughter, I can honestly say that that was the hardest transition for me to handle. But after three […]
With Father’s Day coming up, sometimes you want a cute personalized gift with a dad quote that wraps up your feelings about him. Or maybe you want to write a dad quote on the card to go with your gift. Whatever your reason, here’s a list of dad quotes for Father’s Day (or whatever reason […]
While I scroll through social media, I’m often coming across videos or infographics about motherhood because, well, I’m a mom who is always researching things (that’s my postpartum anxiety peeking out). Oftentimes, they’re about the biological impact of having a baby or tips to help manage motherhood. They often make me reflect on my own […]
During my student teaching, I will always remember my mentor teacher telling me that teaching doesn’t need to be a solo career – in fact, the best will borrow and then adapt to fit their own style. After my 7 years of teaching, a transition from social studies to English, and a location change, I […]