I put numbers on my desk. As the kids walk in, I give them a number. They sit in the matching seat. I pass around a copy of the seating chart...
Not sure its the same in CA, but here in VA, you do not need to be certified to teach at the college level. You generally need a M.A. in your...
Southeastern Virginia public school
I used to work in a district that basically left it up to us. We had a change in principal who said no to jeans. I've always hated that because...
So, my P is now in her second year--we were really hoping for a transfer, but oh well. She is meeting happy, and even though as a faculty, we all...
So, are the districts in my area the only ones that do this? Principal of school A is moved to School B, while principal of School B is moved to...
I'm in this dilemma now. I can bring my son to my school, or he can stay where we live. I want to bring him to me because my school has more...
Google Classroom
I've only got one job through connections. My third position was at an relatively new school (only open 1 year), and my department head's niece...
B.A - Theatre Arts M.A. - English 18 credits - Set Design & Art Direction 12 credits - History Theatre PK-12, English 9-12, History 9-12...
I took it about 9 months ago and passed with flying colors. I am not a history major, or even a minor. I looked at one Praxis book and took 2...
I have bought everything on the list, and then some. I paid for and drove a student of mine to NYC for acting school auditions--his parents...
Regardless of whether you work in a non-union or union state, there is a step/salary scale. I have one now. If you look at my area, all...
Wow! Only a quarter of English 12. I've never seen that. Everywhere I've taught, regardless of what your after school plans are, you have to...
While it's not unheard of to hire a brand new teacher with a Ph.D, it is very rare. If it was a hard to fill spot, like Physics or Math, then...
Absolutely. Again, it depends on the traffic of course. I've never had a shorter than 30 mile commute. I used to commute 30 miles to high...
So, I'm in the process of digitizing some old files--stuff that I've had for year (15+) that is still good, but because it was in a file folder or...
I use tons of visuals. However, I think there is an idea that visuals lead to students watching movies. I have had to fight my administration to...
I wouldn't. Not sure what subject, but there is a tons more prep and grading that is required. And it needs to be much more in depth than a...
So, my room next year is called "The Fishbowl". Half wall of glass on either side (well fiberglass). I want to cover it up--don't need kids...
