by Victoria | Jul 26, 2018 | Behavior, Teacher Life
It’s an unfortunate reality that most teachers, at some point, will have to deal with a violent student in their classroom. By “violent”, I mean a student who regularly acts out physically, such as by hitting, kicking, biting, throwing, pushing, or...
by Victoria | May 26, 2018 | Teacher Life
Teacher strikes have been all over the news lately. It seems that we have come to a point in history where teachers are fed up with current conditions and ready to take action. When teachers strike, it affects everyone connected to schools – students, parents,...
by Victoria | May 25, 2018 | Teacher Life
Teaching can be an extremely difficult job. Teachers deal with high-stakes standardized testing, low parental involvement, bad behavior, lack of support from administration, unrealistic expectations, threats of violence, and many more challenges. When these...
by Victoria | May 19, 2018 | Teacher Life
Everyone wants to make a good impression on their boss, and teachers are no different. Whether you are new to a school or have worked there for years, it’s never a bad idea to try to impress your principal. Here are some simple ways to impress your principal....
by Victoria | May 17, 2018 | Teacher Life
Disagreements with parents are inevitable. As a teacher, you need to be ready to handle disagreements with parents calmly. As you probably know, having positive relationships with parents and families can improve your relationship with your students and the...
by Victoria | May 10, 2018 | Teacher Life
Interviewing for teaching positions can be challenging. I would know – I have had to do it WAY too many times. Because my husband’s career has caused us to move every couple years, I have interviewed (successfully!) multiple times in Illinois, Virginia,...
