Women in Education & Teaching

As I was grading assignments today, I noticed I have the option to grade students' work without showing their names to me. It started me wondering, Would I grade a student's work differently … more

I am in a bit of a conundrum. I know that I have to be up for work in less than 9 hours, I still have to publish my modules for this week, get grades in for midterms, and we had a emergency scare wi… more

What is the best way interactive lesson you have done this year, and how did your students respond? I took my students out into one of the courtyards to do a vocabulary match-up. The students actual… more

So last year, we had to deal with the "skibidi", "skibidi toilet", "Rizz", "Sigma", "Alpha", etc. What phrases and terms are we going to put up with … more

Happy Friday Eve. I can honestly say I am totally ready for the weekend. Can I bypass tomorrow and hop to Saturday? I'm dead tired!

Well, we've made it halfway through the week. Is it just me, or does it seem like the 4-day week feels so much longer than a regular week, but kes gets done. GRRRRR! So much to cover this week!

Every week, I do a Monday Motivation with my students. I want to do one to show the difference between mediocrity and excellence. I like doing visual props to drive my point home. I was thinking of… more

Well, we made it another week. This one has been quite harried and fraught with frustrations over our 7th Graders. They are on the same path as last year-disrespectful, bullying, and outright meanest… more

Hey, new teacher here! I’m not a morning person, but I’ve been trying to get into a 6:30 AM routine. What do you do to get yourself pumped up in the morning? I love teaching, but sometimes I just need… more

I was out of school today for professional development but was told the students were horrendous in our building. With new admin, new dean, new counselor, and many new teachers, the kids are a mess r… more

Well, it has been an interesting two weeks learning about communication. Students chose a teacher to send a professional email to, peer reviewed each other's emails, and BCC'd me. My email is … more

For the first time since Covid happened, this year, I am using our textbook (the kids are calling it the green book). There are actually some amazing things in the book. One section is on work ethics … more

Happy Sunday, everyone. I guess school is kicking in, and students are sorta settling in. I have to honestly say that my classes have been pretty enjoyable. How are you settling into your school year?

This week, my classes have been discussing communication. Next week, my students are going to write an email to a teacher using proper netiquette. However, before they can submit, they have to be peer… more

I'm curious but hesitate to share my experience for fear of influencing the results. However, I believe I might be in a toxic school environment for several reasons. For those who have taught in b… more

Grrrr! Does anyone suffer from leg cramps? I know I have been walking around and standing more than normal, but for the last four nights, I have woken up with horrendous cramps in my feet and legs. I… more

I am so wiped out and feel zero energy. It is not even time for my B12 shot! Keep waking up in the night with leg and foot cramps. I have slipped on my vitamin regimen and hope that is the culprit. … more

For a few years, I have heard teachers talk about Kahoot. Finally, this year, I decided I would check it out, only to see that you have to pay to use it. Has there always been a charge to use Kahoot,… more

Day 6 of school, and I am sick as a dog... things are looking real promising this year!

I have a question about deans. What is their real job description? Are they just supposed to take care of students' behavior? Are they also supposed to direct teachers and tell them how to manage… more

Mmmmn! First sleep-in of the school year. It felt so nice not to have five alarms going off this morning. Got to work in the yard today, do laundry, and buy some groceries for the week (not many becau… more

So, how is your first week treating you?? Mine you ask... it is like a 5K up Mt. Everest.

I need a couple more ice breakers or team building activities for my 7th and 8th graders. I have some students who are very resistant and don't like to participate. Do you have any good suggestion… more

Well, what a great way to start off the year! While getting ready for orientation, I tripped over the leg of a desk. I didn't fall but whacked the top of my foot pretty bad. Was in horrible pain … more

Last year, we did not have ESL paraprofessional. It looks like they will be hiring one this year. I hope this will make it easier for our ESL students to have some more engagement in the classroom. Do… more