A Letter to First-Year Teachers

  Dear First-Year Teacher, Welcome to a profession where you are about to embark on the most creative, challenging, rewarding, and emotionally exhausting journey. I know, I was you almost a decade ago. There was so much to learn and … Continued

Summer: A Space for Teacher Reflection

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19 The ability to reflect on our practices as teachers is invaluable. This is the process by which we identify strengths and areas of growth. As educators, especially … Continued

Summer as Sabbath

Like most teachers, the final class before summer signals a belly-deep sigh of relief. 9 months, 8-10 hours a day, 5-6 days a week, and hundreds of students and families is draining, especially for more introverted teachers, like me. I’ve … Continued