During my first year of teaching, an upset parent wrote a list of 25 issues he had with my career choice. Among the litany of no-no’s he brought to the administration’s attention: I had the audacity to sit on a student desk. My room smelled like dirty gym socks. I…
My fellow teachers, I know how you feel, and I’m with you. While the rest of the world wonders how you have the audacity to moan about returning to work after weeks of lounging lakeside and waking when you want, I will never gasp and say, “What are you griping…
The first day back at school is a big enough deal for the kids, but for the parents, back-to-school night may well be the most important date on the calendar. As an opportunity to connect with teachers, it’s unmissable — especially if you want to start the new term feeling confident and organized….
Back-to-school season is upon us, and while parents might be looking forward to the routine, this can be a stressful time, with various planning required to ensure the little ones are all set for day one of a new grade. On top of the prep, you’ve got the spending aspect….
The Maine Writing Project would like to introduce you to the smart, witty, and talented teacher-consultant Emily Denbow Morrison. Emily studied English Literature and Secondary Education at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, VT and graduated with honors in 2001. She married her classmate, Matthew Morrison. Emily began her teaching career…
Emily studied English Literature and Secondary Education at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, VT and graduated with honors in 2001. Emily began her teaching career in southern New Hampshire and currently teaches in A.P. English Literature at Bucksport High School. After her daughter was born, she began writing a book, Investigating…
Every day I walk into the classroom, it provides the chance to influence and change the lives of those that I am working with. The challenge is that we often are unaware of the impact we have had on individuals until long after our time together ends.
In this fast-paced world we live in today, things are constantly evolving—technology, fashion trends, social habits, and one of the most important aspects of life, education. The way today’s children are educated is exceptionally different than the way their parents and grandparents were educated. Not only is technology vital, but the…