It is no secret to educators that teaching is an occupation of high stress. A Johns Hopkins University study ranked teaching as the 4th most stressful job of all occupations. Educators know that the job is stressful, but sometimes it helps to put a name to something in order to help us cope. Sometimes, it […]
Teacher Wellness
Toxic Positivity in a Brave New World
I am a huge science fiction fan and was excited to start the new TV series “Brave New World”. I read the book for my “The Science in Science Fiction Literature” course (I know, cool course right?) in University and I was looking forward to the TV series. In the futuristic “Brave New World”, society […]
It’s Too Much: Teacher Anxiety in the Time of School with Covid-19
As I usually write blogs about educational issues, I’ve decided to make this one more personal. I know that teachers are feeling very stressed at the thought of going back to school in a pandemic while having to face classrooms with up to 30 elementary students. At this point in time, students will return to […]
Teacher Well-being
In the midst of a pandemic, this month in particular has me thinking about teacher well-being. I know that we often focus on student well-being – which is imperative – and I wonder if now might be a good time to stop and acknowledge that current events are taking a toll not only on our […]
Inspiration During the COVID Crisis
I know that as I write this, I speak from a fortunate position. We are working safely from home and all of us are still healthy. Other than not being able to see extended family and friends, having some aches and pains from being in front of the computer and get out to the hair […]
So you’re teaching from home. How’s your back?
Ouch! Each time that the government extends public school closures because of COVID 19, it hurts more and more. Although, concerns for the safety of our families at home and school are top of mind, it really hurts to be away from students, staff, and the frenetic spaces we normally occupy. It hurts wondering if […]
Distance Learning – Trying to Get Back Into a Routine
It’s week 4 of what I have been calling, “Distance Learning”. I can’t believe the time has been going so quickly and yet it feels as though we haven’t been in the classroom in what seems like forever. I write this post from my “classroom” in the basement and will use it as a reflection […]
Turning to Twitter when tested in #onted
Without dipping too far into my bag of clichés this month, I wanted to focus on the incredible work coming from educators in respose to the “new normal” brought by the COVID 19 pandemic. The same educators who were standing up for the future of our students last month have been working hard to support […]