Let’s face it, teaching is tough! If you are a teacher, you know that sometimes you say things in the classroom that you never anticipated saying. From “Ignore the dead scorpion on the floor” to “Don’t put the owl pellet near your mouth,” teachers say some unusual things. We asked teachers from across the country to tell us…
A Teacher’s Back to School Nightmare
It’s the first day of classes. Despite a week’s delay in the opening of school due to Hurricane Irene, the day has gone surprisingly smoothly. No nerves on my part. Well behaved students. All Bollinger insurance forms, emergency cards, and lunch menus properly distributed and tucked snuggly in folders. The bell rings for dismissal, and…
20 Things to Be Prepared for During a Teaching Interview
Recently, we asked some of the really good teachers on Facebook, what their best advice was for teaching interviews. While some of the answers were great reminders, others were things that you might not think about. Check out 20 things to be prepared for during a teaching interview from veteran teachers who have been through…