Women in Education & Teaching

Hi all, can you tell me what the value of a PE teacher really is, especially when kids don't really seem very promising in sports or committed to their health? Getting a little in my head and need… more

🎭 Unleash your inner teaching maestro! 👩🏻‍🏫 Share the quirkiest, most offbeat method you've used to captivate your students' curiosity. From unconventional props to unexpected lesson twist… more

Merry Christmas! I just wanted to share that I've never had kids, never met anyone I wanted to marry and haven't wanted to raise them on my own, and sometimes I've felt really upset about … more

I swear my body plans this. Anyone else immediately get sick? 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

I feel like I’ve been running all week! It’ll be nice to get some rest. What are your plans this weekend?

My husband also works at the school I teach at in an administrative position. I was unable to make it to the party we had tonight for all the educators and admins and I was fine with him going without… more

So I don't really ever get a break in reality with all the things that come in, and I don't know how to handle that or have boundaries because if there are urgent concerns or issues with the c… more

Absolutely exhausted and not even recovering a bit even though I'm in the midst of break. I can't afford not to work, and I'm wondering should I try to go down to a lower level of educatio… more

We are almost at the halfway mark! What are your plans for the break?

I am one of the lucky teachers who had their final day before break yesterday and 😅. Which day do you think is the craziest: the first day of school, the last day before a break, or the last day of s… more

💡 Need a boost? Let's lift each other up! Share your proudest moments or your most creative lesson plans. 🎉 Let's celebrate the wins, big and small! 🙌

🔥 Let's share our best teaching tips, tricks, and triumphs! What's your secret sauce for making learning come alive? 🎨🔍 Drop your favorite teaching hacks below and let's create a treasu… more

Anyone have any fun plans for the weekend? I’m hosting a dinner for my family 🥰

It's my first year in this job. Please tell me it gets better.

As the week comes to an end, what is one highlight you’d like to share? A win, something that made you smile, etc.

Who here works like crazy and comes home only to realize you are also living the life of a 50s housewife as well.

I should be allowed to wish my kids a Merry Christmas. I won't start a rant because it will be too long but you're welcome to do it for me.

Anyone else feel like the real effects of the pandemic are being felt now in education more so than before?

What are your go to interview outfits?

Are you proud of what you do? I feel like people sort of venerate teachers on the one hand and then also dismiss us on the other as if it's not a position that requires much expertise. But are you… more

Has anyone ever been ghosted by a job that showed interest? I was emailing with a CEO and then silence.

Still having issues between our kids who are Jewish and others, some middle eastern and some who are simply vocal. How have you been handling this unrest? It's a lot of comments or kids (all backg… more

What are the purpose of these fluff graduate degrees that you can't get a job in . You can't even teach graduate school with these fluff degrees.

There has been an increase of crime by youth in Maryland. Students and teachers are getting robbed at gun point and being pistol whipped while wearing the school uniform.

Sunday scaries anyone? How do you cope?

I’ll be moving into leadership next year. What are some things you wish admin would do to make work more fulfilling and easier?

How much in advanced do you let your admin know you’re pregnant ?

I’ve noticed a huge increase of burnout in teachers. How do you deal with burnout?

What holidays do your students celebrate? What holidays do you recognize in your classroom?

Hi all, I am the absolute stereotype of the hard English teacher, and I've been fine with that. I have always had great results in the past, and students come back to thank me later. I've even… more

What are you planning with students to acknowledge the holidays? We might want to implement something more schoolwide as we normally ignore them entirely except for the days off but I'm not sure h… more

Anyone have any recommendations for job hunting? What sites do you use? Anyone hear of any education adjacent jobs outside a classroom?

I’m trying to figure out what else I could do for a career change. I’m an English teacher and I’m ready for a change.

You ever get hot and cold at the same time? I got my feet under the covers with my thighs out 🤣🤣🤣

As we reach the end of the year I've been considering more and more another career but have no idea what to do. I'm a History teacher, not much to work with there is there?

Hi all, in the spirit of the holiday let's start a gratitude thread in here! What are three things you're grateful for this year? 🦃