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The Show Notes Word connotation is a skill that we teach in English to help students identify the tone of text, either positive or negative. So when I say the word “quit”, what comes to mind? Maybe “give up”? You know- the one thing, we tell our students to NEVER do? If I had to …
The Show Notes What was the last item you lost? Probably your keys or a cell phone? Typically the best strategy for starting your search is to go to…you guessed it, the last place you remember having it. If you can at least limit the search to your car or a specific room, the search …
The Show Notes If you’ve been teaching for 10 years or 1 year and you’re already facing teacher burnout, it’s important to stop and do some honest assessment. There are definitely seasons to stick it out. But sometimes it is time for a change. In today’s episode, I’m talking with former teacher and current freelancing …
The Show Notes In today’s episode, I’m addressing the key questions teachers are asking when they are considering their next job after teaching. If you know me at all, I am not about offering fluffy suggestions. I want to provide you with relevant and actionable items for finding your next job after teaching. If you …
The Show Notes Teachers are hands down some of the most creative people I know. They can come up with genius methods for engaging any kind of learner in the classroom. But sometimes that creativity reaches beyond the classroom to hobbies and other passions too! If you’ve been appreciated for your creative talents inside or …
The Show Notes Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I make a small commission if you decide to purchase through my links at no cost to you. Perhaps you’ve loved the challenge of teaching and love the impact you’re making. But if you’ve ever wanted more freedom and flexibility when it comes to …
The Show Notes Does the fear of burning bridges or cutting ties with your current network prevent you pursuing the transition you need to make? You’re not alone. Today’s guest is a former elementary school teacher and founder of Educators 2 Educators, Carrie Conover. She is a person who deeply valued the people she worked …
The Show Notes Maybe you are like me, and you’ve always known that you’ve wanted to be a teacher because you wanted a truly fulfilling career. Both of my parents were teachers and it just came very naturally. And to be honest, I even enjoyed it a lot. I taught for 7 years, but those …
The Show Notes About 5 years into my teaching career, I started to feel this stirring of discontent. Teaching was such a good match for my strengths in the beginning. The first couple years had been everything I had hoped for, but then the excitement was beginning to fade. My energy and passion were outgrowing …
The Show Notes You’ve thought about it. Maybe you’ve even talked about it with people you trust. Perhaps you’ve even gotten super close to… quitting, but you haven’t been able to pull the trigger. I work with teachers all the time who are stuck in the trenches of this important decision making process. There are …