Women in Education & Teaching

Just sitting here thinking that a week ago, I felt like two more days was almost impossible to get through. Surprisingly, those two days were so enjoyable, and I got to spend quality time talking wit… more

Have you ever unexpectedly upset a parent or administration by saying or doing something seemingly harmless in the classroom? What happened?

So, I am glad I have tomorrow off... BUT, how am I supposed to make the last three days of school worth anything after that?

I spent the first three days of summer break sicker than a dog. After a week of this silly cough, I went to the doctor yesterday. Now I get to enjoy antibiotics, cough medicine, nasal spray, and all… more

So my current job just offered me an Educational Coach position. Would you take it? This means I will be training teachers on how to implement the curriculum as well as strategies in the classroom to … more

I am not sure if I have shared this on here or not, but it is something that always gets to me. We have a tradition at our school where the eighth graders have the opportunity to choose a teacher who … more

Hello! So, my school just released contracts for next year, but I'm applying for other jobs. Should I sign the contract for next year (which starts on August 13th) and then withdraw if I get a new… more

We have one more week of school and I am barely holding on! Can you share some words of encouragement for me today!

I'm expecting to cringe, but I'm asking anyway. Please share the slang your teenage students are saying these days. Extra points if you can translate the meaning into plain English! 🤭

Well...tonight was our 8th Grade graduation. Watching our kids get credit and recognition for a job well done (well, most of them), was super emotional. I watched most of those kiddos move from tim… more

I know everyone is crazy busy right now, and you may not feel very valued, but as our school year draws closer to the end, here's something we need to remember. We may be the only little light in … more

Happy Saturday yall, I hope you are having a wonderful day. Me....? My exhaustion and going nonstop for the last month has finally caught up with me. Sore throat, coughing, and feeling pretty yucky. … more

Tonight is our spring concert for K-5th... as a mother of a kinder student and a teacher having to work the concert, that means my work day is from 7-2 then 5-9pm today. from 2-5 it is get the babysit… more

It is so hard to believe that we are in our last 5 days of the school year! I'm feeling a bit pensive and relieved at the same time. How are your emotions at this time of the year?

The whole "teachers are heroes" narrative makes me cringe. We're professionals doing a difficult job, and I wish the focus was on better pay and resources, not martyrdom. Anyone else f… more

Did you know it is whimsical Wednesday?? Well now ya do, so go out there and find some whimsy! Education is important but sometimes we might take ourselves too seriously, and right now we need more jo… more

Our corporation is in the process of developing new syllabi for the upcoming year. Anyone not involved will be responsible for following the syllabi. So we are paid curriculum rate for meeting after … more

I'm sorry, America has 'too many' schools? Class sizes here are out of hand, we don't have enough teachers or support staff. Smooshing kids into a single school is not going to make that a… more

Terrified Tuesday for the weekly bingo card!! Last second I was called on to teach a lesson in 5th grade (I'm a first grade teacher), so I hopped right in and did is scared! Share a time when you … more

I hate that a bachelors means basically nothing now

anyone have experience as a youth intervention specialist? tired of childcare centers, not interested in a typical school system jobs. i like working with kids that have mental/developmental/behaviora… more

I am so ticked off right now! I have a student who was very defiant and disrespectful to me I tried to talk with her and she became more defiant. I walked with her to student services and she went in… more

Monday madness... We have a scholar who shuts down our campus operations daily due to his aggressive behaviors, and tendency to elope. As educators we want to provide all a safe educational environmen… more

Who decided that Mother's Day should be celebrated in MAY?!?! and on SUNDAY???? I say we propose to change this nonsense. #STRESSED

Happy Mother's Day! I hope your day is amazing. It is a day of sadness and reflection, mixed with the joy of my daughter.

Spent the day resting, sitting out in the yard with my dog, and watching movies. Trying to get hydrated. I am feeling so sick right now. I think I need to up my vitamin and nutrition routine. What … more

What are some things you have done to help your students celebrate the mothers in their lives?

I'm starting to feel the burnout creeping in. I love my students, but the endless grading, meetings, and bureaucracy make it hard to remember why I got into this. Does anyone have tips for rekindl… more

I am so drained, I came home from school and totally crashed on the couch for three hours. I need to have a productive weekend, but I have a feeling i will be taking it easy.

"You get summers off!" Okay, yes technically, but those months are filled with prepping for the next year, summer school, and trying to recover my sanity. How do you explain the complexities… more

Thankless Thursday!!!! Go out there and thank someone for doing something that always gets over looked, but that you are so grateful it gets done!!! This could also be called THANKFUL Thursday... moth… more

Am I being spiteful if I feel a bit smug when the student who stood up and acted all show-boaty while totally dawging at me in class knocks on my door needing help with a missing assignment. She start… more

Today is worthy Wednesday. I suffer greatly with imposter syndrome, so I need to hear this, you are worthy of the position you hold. You were called to the profession for a reason, you are not perfect… more