I left teaching in June 2020. As many teachers now wrestle with making the same decision, I wanted to share a few things I now miss about working in a school.
Category: Teaching tales
Stories about teaching– the highs, lows and everything in-between.
When Your Child Has Covid-19
My son tested positive for Covid-19. Thankfully, his mild symptoms would have gone undetected had…
How the Mr. Rogers Movie Motivated Me To Get Back to School
Attending a weekday matinee of Won’t You Be My Neighbor, was supposed to be a…
How Seeing a Former Student Changed My Summer
For the past six weeks, I’ve been in school year recovery mode. After a year…
A Teacher’s Response to the Florida School Shooting
Dear Parents, Today your children will ask me about another school shooting. They will want…
Teach Like a Coach: Motivating Ourselves for the Second Half
Winter break is one of the best parts of being a teacher. A close second…
A Teacher’s Perspective on Wonder
Last night, my family went to see the movie Wonder. I hoped my two, young…
Our Summer Selves
My husband is married to two women. Contrary to what you might expect, this is…
Shout Out to the School-Moms (and Dads)
Today was my son’s last day of first grade. He came home with a backpack…
A Case of the Shoulds
I have been battling a sickness. It has zapped my patience. It has left me…