teacher wellness

The Price of Snark: What I Learned About Teaching from a Viral Post

by Jennifer Gonzalez

If I start a lesson by embarrassing my students, I lose them right away. If I want someone to be open to receiving new information, I should never put them in a fool’s position.

Has teaching made you miserable? This book may be the cure.

by Jennifer Gonzalez

It’s easy to find teaching books on methodology, classroom management, educational technology and instructional design. But the list of books that care for the mental health of teachers is much, much shorter, and this one belongs at the very top.

The Gut-Level Teacher Reflection

by Jennifer Gonzalez

It’s easy to find good questions for reviewing accomplishments and setbacks, but to learn as much as possible from a reflection on your teaching, you have to let your gut talk, too.

The Planning Period Project

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Planning time rarely gets more than a passing mention when we talk education reform, but lack of time is a significant part of what’s pushing teachers out of schools.