When I was teaching high school English, I discovered how much I enjoyed teaching writing and how much I actually enjoyed writing. But as a teacher, I didn’t really have an outlet for that creativity. So I started this blog (I had a personal blog that I wrote on occasionally) to share my thoughts about … Continue reading I bid you adieu
Tips for Transitioning Teachers: Getting Started with Networking
I originally wrote a version of this networking for teachers post in May 2020 on LinkedIn when I was just a couple months into the transition process. This is an updated version now that I have completed the transition process. ___________________________________ For teachers, networking isn't often "a thing". But for those who are looking to … Continue reading Tips for Transitioning Teachers: Getting Started with Networking
Observations: One Month out of the Classroom
I’ve been out of the classroom for a full month now and I have a lot of thoughts to share. My original plan for this “series” (very loose term, fyi), was to move from my last post to a post detailing why I left teaching. But every time I try to write that post, I … Continue reading Observations: One Month out of the Classroom
Transitioning Out of the Classroom
I’ve known for several years that I would not retire from the classroom. It’s not that I didn’t love teaching, I did. It was just that I wanted to see what else is out there. (And--surprise!--there is a lot out there!) I wrote a post a few years ago about shutting down teacher ambition. As … Continue reading Transitioning Out of the Classroom
8 Things Saving My Sanity During Quarantine
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward me a small commission – at no extra cost for you. What an interesting nine weeks it has been since I left school on a Friday afternoon, never to return. I have truly enjoyed emergency remote elearning (more … Continue reading 8 Things Saving My Sanity During Quarantine
An Easy Approach to Vocabulary
Y'all, I've said it before: I hate teaching vocabulary. I do. It's the worst and I'm the worst at it. (The worst as in, I just don't because I'm so bad). In the past, vocabulary has felt like a chore to me. It's boring, it takes up time I need for other things. It's just...ugh. … Continue reading An Easy Approach to Vocabulary
First Semester and the Future
I have been out of the blogging scene for several months now, and I can't even explain to you why. I still enjoy writing, I still love reading blogs, I still have ideas, but I've just been feeling rather meh. Between suffering from imposter syndrome last year and then making a big decision to move … Continue reading First Semester and the Future
What I’ve Read Lately: Chick Lit
I haven't written much lately, but I have read a LOT. I just finished book number 42 of the year, and I've really discovered some gems! Over the next few days, I hope to share my favorites organized by genre. Here is the line-up: Romance/Chick Lit, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mysteries/Thrillers, Other, and Professional Development. … Continue reading What I’ve Read Lately: Chick Lit
#onelittleword for 2019: Dedicate
For the past few years, I have chosen "one little word" to guide me through the year, and for the most part, it's been great. (But in full disclosure, last year I forgot my word! OOPS!) This year, I considered using an idea from my administrator, Jennifer Hogan, to choose three words to guide me; … Continue reading #onelittleword for 2019: Dedicate
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