Public school teachers in West Virginia have had enough. All 55 counties across the state of West Virginia have chosen to go on strike – together – to bring awareness and change to teacher’s health insurance benefits and salary. “The strike has put 20,000 teachers and 13,000 school service employees on the picket lines,” according […]
Krissa Mayhew
Having been in the education field for 11 years, Krissa has worked with students in pre-school through high school. Outside of the classroom, Krissa enjoys spending time with her daughter, Camaro drives, dirt-track racing, and spontaneous adventures with her little family of three.
Posted inConfessions of a Teacher
If That’s What it Takes, Students Should Be Outspoken, Feisty, and Rebellious
I’m mad. I’m furious. And I feel alone. According to EveryTown for Gun Safety Support Fund, “Since 2013, there have been nearly 300 school shootings.” How did we get here? How did we get to a society which broadcasts more violence and hatred than kindness and generosity? A society where people are more likely to turn […]
Posted inSpecial Education
Related Service Professionals Can Ease Teacher Demands
Related service professionals are a key component to many students’ success in education. For many students who receive special education services, related services, such as occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, or hearing support, are a factor which helps to make his or her educational experiences more meaningful and worthwhile. Despite these opportunities, many teachers […]
Posted inFeatured, Teacher Burnout
Combatting Exhaustion and Stress to Promote Teacher Wellness
We’ve all been there: dragging our feet, scanning the clock, wishing for an opportunity to just sit down and relax for a few solitary minutes. If you’re a teacher, you’re likely to not have the words, “rest” and “relaxation” in your personal vocabulary. It doesn’t matter if it’s the first week of school, or several […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
The Value of Boredom: Overscheduled Kids and the Destruction of Childhood
A common conversation among parents: “What fall sport is Sara playing?” “Oh, y’know, the usual. Sara plays field hockey from 3:30-5:30 Monday through Thursday, with games on Fridays. She takes piano lessons Tuesday evening, and voice lessons on Thursdays. On Monday and Wednesday nights, she sees her math and English tutor. We leave the weekends […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education
The Argument for Multi-Grade Classrooms in Today’s Schools
The idea behind having a variety of ages, or grades, in one classroom, should not be a foreign concept. On any given day, most adults interact with individuals from an assortment of populations: family members, co-workers, neighbors, service personnel, teammates, etc… Rarely outside of schools do you see individuals grouped based on a specific age. […]
Posted inTeacher Leaders
You Can Always Find the Re-Igniting Fuel in Teaching
It’s the time of the year that we all look forward to the end of the school year. Teachers finally get the opportunity to sit down while enjoying their lunch, use the restroom without a bell schedule, reclaim some free time in the evenings, and truly, honestly, relax. This is the time of year for […]
Posted inOpinion
Facing Student Death
I’m in total, utter shock. I just learned about the tragic passing of a former student. Upon looking at news articles about the passing of one, I unexpectedly stumbled upon the recent death of another former student. Talk about a punch in the gut: two young lives tragically plucked from the Earth when they should […]