A blog for education professionals designed to help you think about effective practice and trends in education, as well as consider what teaching and learning might look like in the future.
If you’ve landed a teaching interview and been asked to give a demo lesson, I know exactly how you feel. I remember my own first demo day at a new […] Read more: Ace Your Teaching Demo with Confidence and Heart
Jenny Benda spent years convincing herself she wasn’t cut out to be a teacher. Her first try was right out of high school, when she enrolled as an education major […] Read more: Overcoming Fear: Alaska Teacher Realizes Lifelong Dream
Are you passionate about inspiring creativity in others? Becoming an art teacher in Pennsylvania can be a rewarding career path that empowers you to share your enthusiasm while making a […] Read more: How to Become an Art Teacher in Pennsylvania
By the time she decided to become a teacher, Darla Evans-Hall was practically a veteran with Clayton County Public Schools in Georgia. She’d spent a decade working for the district, […] Read more: ‘Don’t Stop. Keep Going’: Georgia Teacher Finds New Purpose in Special Education Classroom
Becoming an elementary school teacher is an incredibly meaningful career choice. Elementary teachers are role models for our youngest students, guiding them through some of the most formative years of […] Read more: How to Become an Elementary School Teacher in Virginia
This was Lea Strampp’s path to teaching: Step 1: Start a band. Strampp’s initial goal was to be a touring musician, and she played lead guitar in an all-girl rock […] Read more: From Rock Musician to Teacher: North Carolina Educator finds Purpose, Passion in Classroom
When I was a new teacher, I thought being a “good teacher” meant being available 24/7, saying yes to everything, and always putting others’ needs ahead of my own. It […] Read more: How to Set Boundaries with Parents, Students, and Colleagues Without Feeling Guilty
Dr. Andres and Victoria Negro experienced a chain of reactions when their grandchildren were born: First, they were overwhelmed by the love they felt. Second, they wanted to build a […] Read more: Career Changers: Married Couple Turns Together to Teaching
One of my favorite memories from my decade as a 4th grade teacher is from a professional development day. Teachers got to choose from a menu of breakout sessions based […] Read more: Why School Leaders Should Prioritize Teacher Wellness