What Teachers Want You To Know: A Note to School Administrators 4Sep2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez I take the liberty of speaking for them here because many don’t feel free to speak for themselves.
How Decision Fatigue Ruins Your Day (and How to Beat It) 20Aug2017 by Gerard Dawson Once you learn how to recognize decision fatigue, you can find ways to simplify your teaching life, take back your energy, and do your job better.
Why It’s So Hard for Teachers to Take Care of Themselves (and 4 Ways to Start) 19Jun2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez As a whole, teachers aren’t great about taking care of themselves. But that can change, and these four steps can help make that happen.
How to Stop Yelling at Your Students 3Apr2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Even if you’re a great teacher, even if you’re a swell person most days, sometimes it all gets to be too much and you just snap.
When a Principal Whips and Nae Naes 28Nov2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez As an administrator, you must be seen as a competent leader. But if your school culture needs a boost of positivity, consider the fine art of goofing around.
Letter to an Overachiever 21Sep2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Here’s what happened over the last few days: I dropped the ball. My deadline came and went, and as I watched it slip away, a sense of peace washed over me.
The Principal’s Pet: A Cautionary Tale 8Jul2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez No one likes it when an administrator plays favorites. But what if the favorite is you?
Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself About Teaching 19Apr2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez You tell yourself a lot of stories: No one appreciates you. The kids aren’t motivated. Testing has ruined everything. What if you could write a different story?
How Well Do You Balance Teaching and Parenting? 27Feb2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez They’ve both been described as “the hardest job in the world.” And millions of people are doing both. What are the challenges of balancing teaching with family? Do school policies make it harder? And what solutions have you come up with for creating a better work-life balance?
