As an educator, I’m not a big fan of Halloween, well, at least not while in the classroom. It’s usually … More
Author: Scott
Teachers Reading List
To prepare for the mental exhaustion (as well as mental anguish) one faces as an educator in a system that … More
Teaching in your dreams
For some, the school year has already began; for others, it’s just a few days away. Either way, most educators … More
Kid Free Summer
One hundred and eighty days of teaching takes a toll on the soul. It’s no wonder educators desperately look forward … More
Teachers Enjoy Your Summer Brain Drain
Well, we once again survived another school year! Now it’s time to get some much needed summer break rejuvenation so … More
Last weeks of school teacher angst
As we approach the end of the school year, I am sure that you are experiencing, much like myself, a … More
Arg Artifacts Again!
Arg, it’s that time of year again. Evaluations! Artifacts! Scan and deliver! I’ve been so busy scanning, photographing, uploading, writing, … More
Why teens are so weird!
If you teach the middle and high school age group, you have probably noticed that as children grow into their … More
Backpack Disaster
As teachers, we are more than just educators- we are role models for our students. However, as this comic illustrates, … More
Big Brother is Watching…
As the systems used to evaluate teachers continue to evolve, it is increasingly becoming the norm that classroom observations are … More
Happy Holidays or Not
As our schools and places of work get increasingly “politically correct,” has anyone else noticed it’s gotten a lot harder … More
When Teachers Get Pushed Too Far
At this point I am sure all have seen the footage of the teacher from California that attacked the student … More