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Why can’t I get paid to do what I really like?
This week, I tried several lessons that sucked. If I finish the day without any kids talking about how bored they are, then I consider it a good day. Tomorrow, I plan to finish a lesson that I started...
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Grow up
Why do we push maturity on kids so much? Jesus himself said that we should have the faith of a child, so why do we use these phrases? “Act your age!” “Grow up!” “Quit acting like a child!” “How old are...
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Another Day In Paradise
I pause the Glue Song and ring the tiny bell on the cart. “People, look over here. This pink paper is LAMIAH, that was yesterday’s homework that I forgot to pass out. Please raise your hand if you need...
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Back In The Classroom
One year, eight and a half months ago, I packed up my little hatchback with the last few boxes of classroom materials, hugged a few students, and left the classroom, not knowing when I’d return....
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Weak Teaching Muscles
Dear Claire, Thank you for being so willing to let me be your long-term sub while you’re out on Maternity leave. Of course, I’ll work closely with Adriana to keep our lessons and class culture...
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First Day of Distance Learning
When I was in college, I was a voracious and brave eater. I would boast to my friends, “Ice cream, sushi, pizza; even when they’re bad, it’s still better than no ice cream, sushi, or pizza.” I was 19...
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My Favorites, December 2020
Listen, there’s a lot to hate about Education right now. I’m less effective on video-conference than I am in real-life, most of the tools that make me effective depend on in-person teaching, there’s no...
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