Women in Education & Teaching

I'm amazing at classroom management, but lesson planning stresses me out. I feel like a fraud sometimes. Anyone else secretly wing it more than they'd like to admit?

So we are down to 20 Days left of school. That's 4 more Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays! What's your countdown look like?

English/Literature teachers, with Indiana's standards and college and workforce expectations, has anyone moved away from units? For example, instead of teaching a whole novel, do you teach novel e… more

Let's get the day started! I am quite jealous of my morning routine. I love the quiet time of sipping my sea-salted caramel protein coffee, hearing the birds sing, and listening to my audio book. … more

• You're a stand-up comedian. What opening line would you use talking about being a teacher?

I love it when those quiet students show off their personalities. Today a student quipped about the Teen Entrepreneur Spotlight, I was surprised. When the other students reacted, he just sat there a… more

Hello ladies! Here we go again, I hope you washed your cape and bedazzled your mask because we superheros have some major work to do this week! For those of us still doing state testing, keep showing … more

How do you celebrate finishing state testing with your class?

How do you overcome situations when your best simply isn't good enough. What do you do when you have done your best, but it doesn't measure up?

I'm asking for a friend... what is the average pay for your district? And what state are you in?

Just got an email today that our principal won't be back. She's been out for several months due to health issues and family needs. She is the reason I am at my school. I've heard the pers… more

BRAIN-DEAD! Whew, what a long day. I think I will close it all down and head home. Got a last-minute idea to do an audio record of the entire drama script of my Out of the Box performance. Do you th… more

"Those who can't do, teach." I hate that saying, and love my job. How do you shut down comments like that with grace? (and a little sass)

I am so excited for tomorrow, I'm taking a half day and headed out of town for a kid free night! So help me out, do you go for a cheap hotel and expensive dinner or a nicer hotel and eat cheap?

How are you using AI in the classroom?

I love my job, I'm just tired today. I completely feel depleted. The state testing mess is exhausting. Think I'll skip my lunchtime, take a brain break, turn off my light, and hide out in my … more

I was trying to type some stuff for some materials, and my keyboard was acting so weird. I would try to type, and nothing would show up, so I would type the words all over again. All of a sudden just… more

Today I want to walk away. I feel like a failure, out of steam, wanting a new career, I would live in a yurt at this point if I could convince my husband and children... How to I get my spark back? I … more

Should I take a job in a district with higher pay but terrible commute, or stay where I'm happier but struggling financially? Trade-offs are the worst.

I absolutely love a good book! Sadly, i dont have time to sit a just read, so i have started using audio books. At least I can still get in some "reading" while i am doing stuff. Do you pre… more

Just got back from maternity leave, and I think my classroom plants are happier to see me than my students. Anyone else struggle with the transition back to work?

How do we parent our teenager through middle school when they are the one who is seen as weird, strange, and not athletic? My husband was a basketball star, I was homeschooled during middle school, I … more

Someone may have already posted about this, and I know I have posted on other Social Media and teacher pages, but I am befuddled and concerned about the following issue:

I know that using the Google D… more

Why can't we have it all? Clean house, happy, respectful children, washed hair, and a career???????

Really ticked off about some of my 8th Graders. Apparently, they were really bad for my Substitute teacher. I am also so very disappointed and this also means that I will be making phone calls home … more

Parent wants their kid in an advanced class I know they're not ready for. How do I stand my ground without crushing a 5th grader's dreams?

I have the sweetest group of students this year, but man, are they CHATTY. Any tips on managing high energy without squashing their enthusiasm?

Silly Saturday, do you have any Saturday habits or traditions??

Random act of kindness today: a student brought me coffee because she noticed I was looking exhausted. It totally made my day! What small things have boosted your mood at school lately?

Our corporation made the ruling that students can have their cell phones with them in class. However, it was at the teacher's discretion. At the beginning of the year, our teachers voted that as… more

It is State testing for the next two weeks for me... what is something as a classroom teacher you would appreciate to start your day OR to celebrate when it is all done?

Just got feedback on an observation that left me feeling... deflated. How do you separate constructive criticism from taking things too personally?

I am NOT a morning person. Why did I choose a profession that requires I be awake before 6 am? How do you wake yourself up?

It seems like everyone is getting security cameras. A daycare where I used to work had cameras in the classrooms. What is your opinion about having cameras in your classroom?