Women in Education & Teaching

I fully intended to sleep in this morning. Oh no ..woke up at my normal time! I did lay in bed for a little while and then took a morning nap. I think i am getting that blasted stonach bug that'… more

What’s the best holiday gift you’ve received from a student? One of my students gave me a gift card for a local coffee shop and I can't wait to try it out!

The holiday break started a few hours early for my district today - thanks to the threat of a snowstorm! Can't say I'm disappointed. :) When does your break start (if it hasn't already)? … more

I have a student who is so down on herself. If she messes up, she is in tears. If she can't get a line straight when she is cutting a piece of paper, she gets frantically. I want to say somethin… more

I am so ready for Winter Break, and the half-way through the year. This has been a tough semester to get through. Right now I feel like I am faltering as a teacher, some if the kids think I am an old… more

With the shortage of substitute teachers in our district if we don't have a sub, and all the EAs are filling in, we often have to absorb students from other classrooms. How does your school dea… more

It is a given that cameras are in all the common areas in the schools (hallways, gym, cafeteria, entrances, outside thw building, etc). What are your thoughts about cameras in the classroom? Do you t… more

Does anyone else feel like work has taken over their life? I’ve been teaching for five years, and while I love it, I feel like stress is completely taking over. By the time I get home, I’m drained, an… more

When and how did you share the news with your class that you were expecting? I’m due in May, and even though my family, friends, admin, and colleagues already know, I haven’t officially told my 3rd gr… more

I have seven days left of this grading period, and one class is totally ripping and wringing out my joy of teaching! The nonstop hatred and meanest is more than I can take. How do you deal with the h… more

Yesterday was amazing! We had our first Holiday Hoop Fest! So here's how it worked: Four 8th Grade teams from four counties competing against each other. Great concession food and Merch. So much f… more

How do you feel about bad weather days? Before the pandemic, they were automatic days off with makeup days built into the school calendars. We're doing Flexible Instruction Days in my district aga… more

Any tips for staying healthy? I'm in my second year of teaching and I’m constantly washing my hands and sanitizing, but this year I’ve been getting sick nonstop. I’m taking another sick day tomorr… more

I knew it was going to happen...I anticipated the announcement...I was excited about it, yet dreading it at the same time!!! The Christmas Door-Decorating Contest is happening again!!! Does your scho… more

In not sure if it happened during 3rd or 4th Hour today, but someone tried to put Hand Sanitizer in my coffee . I drank from the cup during 2nd hour, but was away from my desk for most of those two classes… more

As we go into the holiday season, I am reminded almost daily that to some student, this season is very unpleasant and not Merry at all. As a teacher, I try to be aware of conversations in the hall an… more

Are there any teaching terms you just can't stand? My latest is "student-centered learning" – I mean I get the idea, but when it's used as a blanket term, it can feel like the teache… more

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I hope you have had a wonderful and well deserved time off today. I can honestly say I have not missed school at all. How was your day, and do you plan of doing any s… more

Well, it was a good day. We are out for the next 3 school days, plus the weekend...Gee, willy, whoppers! That makes a total of five days. What are your days off for this Thanksgiving week? I hope yo… more

I have some students who always finish things early. I don't want to make them just do extra work to fill in time because I feel like it is a waste of time. I let them help other students if they … more

With the upcoming holidays, I am jealous of those teachers who can put up the most amazing decorations for the holidays. Do you decorate your classroom for the holidays?

I got to see one of my former students today. She introduced me to her sons as her favorite teacher. She and her husband are now pastors of a 3,000 member church. I love it when my former students … more

Welcome to Saturday! It is an amazing opportunity to have a good day. I hope you enjoy your day.. I am still at a Arduino Flowerbot Workshop. Day 2 of programing, coding, and putting together a Lilyb… more

I was sitting at my desk today and realized that we only have four weeks left of this grading period, and then this school year is half over. Is it just me, or does the school year just go by faster n… more

I have a student who makes these cute little cards with nice quotes on them she randomly hands them out to teachers and students. Now other students are going her and making cards. The student gets me… more

Christmas is coming. So many teachers do big parties all day long, but it gets expensive. I want to do something memorable, but cannot afford anything costly. Any ideas of a way to make the last day … more

Some of my students are wanting to learn cursive writing. They have chosen to learn cursive as their 20% Time project. I found a website that has downloadable worksheets. I have watched one of my &quo… more