teaching with heart

This past Teacher Appreciation Week, I was reflecting on the appreciation I have for my role as an educator. In my last post, I discussed a few of the challenges of a career in education. Now, I want to point out some benefits.

February is a special month filled with opportunities for celebration and learning. It’s a time to honor Black History Month by recognizing historical heroes and their contributions. The Lunar New Year also brings a chance to explore traditions that...

Ah, the “difficult” student, though let’s not mention them too loudly, for fear they may end up in our classrooms! I was the teacher who was given them all. When I argued that I already had the largest class sizes and couldn’t take on one more student,...