Tag : “teacher”

Why I Became a Teacher

October 16, 2017Leah Clark Education, Life in the Classroom, Uncategorized

I’m a teacher. Three little words that pack a punch when someone asks, “What do you do?” The recipient of those words usually replies with, “Oh, wow! What age group? I can’t imagine.” Along with these words, there is usually

Shhh. Don’t Tell Anyone, But I’m a Millennial.

September 23, 2017Leah Clark Education, Life in the Classroom, Web/Tech

Fine, I will admit it. I am a Millennial. Well, that’s half true. Born in 1983, I actually fall at the end of Generation X and the start of the Millennials. And after researching the qualities and characteristics of both,

The Slippery Slope of Teacher Certification

April 26, 2017Amethyst Hinton Sainz Current Affairs, Education Policy, Life in the Classroom, Professional Development

I swore I would never teach junior high. Junior high, two swirling years of what, as a student, I experienced as daily hell. I owe all my patient and forgiving junior high teachers a debt of gratitude. By the time

Right to Recess

January 23, 2017Beth Maloney Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Social Issues

In a scene from my favorite TV show, My Crazy Ex Girlfriend, a clueless shopper holds up a plastic wiffle ball and bat set and asks the clerk if a 10 year old would like it. She responds with, “You

Warriors of Hope…current and past students are my warriors

November 17, 2016Christine Marsh Uncategorized

Today in an interview, I was asked about my “best experience as a teacher so far.” I was (and am) stumped. It’s not that I don’t have a “best experience” that has caused my stumptedness (that really should be a

I’m Listening

September 8, 2016Beth Maloney Current Affairs, Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom

Every summer I set my intentions for the next school year. These “New Year Resolutions” help me improve and refine my practice and keeps my teaching fresh. Often times they are built based on my learning experiences, reflections, and readings

Taken By Surprise

March 6, 2016Amethyst Hinton Sainz Life in the Classroom, Professional Development, Uncategorized

One joy of parenthood is a surprise from your children. More than once I have come home to a miraculously clean kitchen, or a “restaurant” in my honor. I love it when my kids make big plans behind closed doors.

Everyday (and Every Day) Teacher Leadership

May 22, 2015Amethyst Hinton Sainz Education, Life in the Classroom, National Board Certification, Professional Development, Teacher Leadership

This year, I have been participating in the second pilot year of the Teacher Leadership Initiative. This program is a partnership among the National Education Association, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, and the Center for Teaching Quality. Since August

Travelling Teachers and Roomies

August 1, 2014Amethyst Hinton Sainz Life in the Classroom

Salary and the Teacherly Mystique: My 25% Raise

June 12, 2014Amethyst Hinton Sainz Education, Education Policy

A year in a new position kept me on my toes, but overall my morale this year is very good. I could name five or six major factors that have increased my morale this year. Reason #1, though? Salary. I

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