Tag: teacher
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Kindness Often, For the Teacher In Your Life
Welcome to Kindness Often, where inspiration adorns every page. Our hardcover notebooks marry practicality with motivation, featuring uplifting graphics. Ideal gifts for teachers, principals, or mentors, they blend functionality with gratitude. Spark creativity and appreciation with each turn of the page, making every note a celebration of guidance and inspiration. Do you have a special…
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A Teacher’s Thanks To District 87
As many of you know, I teach high school English. (Yes, I am the epitome of the clichéd English teacher who thinks he’s also a writer. It’s true that I even have sports coats with elbow patches.) I wanted to take a moment and thank my employer–District 87. It’s been a long ride with District…
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Working Hard, Or Hardly Working? My Answer Is … Yes?
The other day someone asked me if I’m working more or less than I did before the COVID-19 outbreak. I thought about it for a few moments, and I found that I could only logically answer “less.” As a teacher, I spent about eight and a half hours at work every day before the pandemic.…
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Are You Checking Your Child’s Grades?
Whether COVID-19 has sent your life into utter chaos or perhaps simply a bit of disarray, chances are you’re forgetting to check on your child’s grades. I urge you to do so regularly. Most school districts have an online grade book that allows family access. I’m sure your elementary and middle school teachers have communicated…
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One Month Later …
I took this picture of my classroom on March 16th, which was a Monday. I didn’t have any students that day–they had already been told to stay home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. I spent the day in an empty classroom. It became obvious that we would not be back for a while, so as…
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In Honor Of the Greatest Educator I Know
As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment and recognize the greatest educator I know. Her name is Kristen Foley, and she happens to be my wife. This is not favoritism, though. If I only knew Kristen on a professional basis, my opinion of her teaching would not change.…
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