Women in Education & Teaching

End of the grading period hit today! I had students who were really sad and others rejoiced. One of our 6th Graders told me that I am his favorite teacher and he loves my class. I have to admit he to… more

FALL BREAK IS HERE!!! It is only 4 days, but oh so needed! Trying to decided what I am going to do for this break. Hubz has to work, and I have a Cybersecurity workshop on Saturday. So I really only … more

I've been silent for a few days, but I needed to take a couple days off of Social Media. I sometimes feel so overwhelmed by expectations and requirements. I needed to decompress, isolate, and regroup. … more

So thankful for a "feeling better" day. Still having the dizziness and minor headache, but compared to the last few days-I'll take it? A bit excited that next week is only a 4 day week b… more

Am I the only one feeling the pressure to keep up with all these dress-up days? How do you balance showing school spirit without breaking the bank?

Oh so sick today, day 3 with a migraine and stomach ache! Doctor called me today and thinks he has found the culprit for my low energy and leg cramps. Thyroid levels are abnormal and meds have to be i… more

How do you handle a situation when a student is devastated? One of my 8th Grade boys was very distraught today. I sat at his desk with his head down and tears flowing. I went over to him, and asked if I co… more

I have a student who is approaching the 1st Annuversary of his mom's death. He is off the chain and is being very hateful. I'm trying to be understanding and compassionate, but it awful the w… more

A friend is fired up about something that happened to her 7-year old grandson. It was the very first time he was going to buy lunch at school, so he didn't take anything extra with him. When he go… more

Happy Saturday, everyone! It's a rainy, windy day here in my world. Feeling tired, but calm in my brain. I seriously think I am overextended. I didn't realize how many workshops, professional… more

I have provided 3 types of documentation and instructions on the Argumentative Essay my students have to write. I provided digital and hard copy outlines, and gave thorough instructions. I walked the… more

Feeling full of irritation and frustration. It is a shame how a person can go above and beyond expectations, but drop the ball on one nonessential matter, and it's Katie-bar-the-door! So, here i… more

So I am going to have to take off tomorrow. Still feeling pretty bad. I hate missing school because so many subs do not have the students get things done. One sub literally, let the kids play games! … more

Taking off work on Monday! Get to spend the morning getting blood drawn, Dr. appointment, and the B12 shot. Then enjoying the rest of the day at home. Of course, we have a mandatory staff meeting at 3… more

What’s your go-to response to “I hate this class”? As a new high school teacher, I’m struggling to deal with negativity. Any tips for maintaining a thick skin?

After 4 wwwks of asking for help in our hallway, I finally lost it today. The same group of students came yelling, laughing, shoving, and pushing down the hall. I stepped out into the middle of the h… more

We are now half way through this week. Officially only 18 days left of the first grading period. So....what has been your favorite or least favorite thing so far in the beginning of the year?

We were given a list of strategies that each teacher has to use before they send students to Student Services. Even more frustrating is we are supposed to document those strategies also. Along with al… more

Has anyone gone from classified to certified? Does your steps restart?

So my first time to help with supervision at a High School game. Two major competing teams, lots of attitudes and egos. It's gonna be an interesting night. High presence of law enforcement due to … more

So we have made it to Friday! It has been a week full of scared kiddos, stressed staff, and uncertain/ worried parents. Overall, I have to say that our admin and law enforcement have been on top of t… more

It has been a nerve-wracking day today. We have had numerous threats toward several schools. It started this morning and continued throughout the day. My school was named in a threat this evening. Som… more