I need to write this for myself, and if anyone else cares to read it to gain a deeper understanding of why a person would willingly give up a career that they invested so much time, money, and dedication into building, just to start all over again. Three degrees later, two of which are in…
Category: Teacher Talk
What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Teacher
I have been thinking a lot lately about what I wish I knew before deciding to become a teacher, so I decided to do some research to find out what other teachers wish they knew. Here is a list of things experienced teachers wish they knew before they started teaching: I wish I knew the…
Dealing with Anxiety: For Teachers
Once I started talking to other teachers about my own anxiety, I was surprised to find out how many of my colleagues also struggle with it. Some teachers have a diagnosed anxiety disorder which they’ve been dealing with for a long time, whereas others feel an increase in their anxiety levels during particular situations and/or…