glimpses shared by our authors
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It went a little like this: "So, I've changed my major again. I'm going into teaching, now." "Oh my goodness. You hated school!" When I told her I was going ... read more -
Yes, this did lead to many uncomfortable situations. And it did, on occasion, lead to a student telling me something that I had to report. Which sucks. Hard. There is ... read more -
Last thing about being a first year teacher. Write EVERYTHING down. Invest in a planner/calendar that you will actually use. You will have a packed schedule and you don't want ... read more -
I rummage through the bag. I find this piece of paper, ripped on the corners. A black pen resting beside it. I roll my sleeves. I gasped for air, licking ... read more -
"You know, you don't look like a magician to me." My eyes fell on a little girl, maybe seven or eight, who looked back up at me. "Excuse me?" "You ... read more -
-WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE MY ADVICE- Hi. My name is Valerie Agnew. Some call me Ms. Agnew. Others call me Ms. Swagnew. I also respond to: Bitch, Hey Lady, Yo ... read more -
The alternate to that conversation: "How did you meet (insert your attractive date's name)?" "We met at the bar." "Oh, that's so sweet. Good for you!" Much less uncomfortable. Right? ... read more -
-YOUR FIRST YEAR- There are tons of expectations for your first year of teaching. If you went through a good teaching program, you'll know that your first year will be ... read more -
It is so extremely important to meet people besides other teachers. These people will give you firm ground to stand on and remind you that, unlike the other teachers, people ... read more -
Let's break down how much you actually make. $34,500 starting salary $21,360 after everything is taken out That's $1,780/month If you work 22 days out of the month, that's $81/day ... read more
