There is evil lurking. It’s an evil that is ever-present in the online teaching world. Disguised as good, it whispers sweet buttery lies to teachers that drag them down into a black hole of stress and overwork. So difficult to resist is this cruel … Read more
Because of Covid-19 and the staggering amount of preparation time required to start the new school year—whether online or in person—teachers are under enormous stress. There is so much to do, and not enough hours in the day to do it. There is, however, … Read more
Ever since schools shut down in mid-March, a small group of teachers, sprinkled here and there throughout nearly every school, has become even more overbearing than they were before. You know the ones. They dominate every meeting. They brag about and must share the … Read more
It’s seems likely we’ll be going back to school in the fall. What exactly that will look like is anyone’s guess. Early reports suggest that it may be a hybrid between online and in-school learning, with staggered start times and rotating schedules to limit … Read more
This is the first in a series of articles on how to relieve stress. I don’t mean relieving stress in a general lifestyle sense. But rather in an “I’m going to run screaming from this house if things don’t change” sense. My goal isn’t … Read more
As most of you know, I only teach in the afternoons. I work from home in the mornings and then head to school after lunch. It’s been my schedule for the past six years—ever since SCM became too large to maintain while teaching full … Read more
The pressure of teaching online can be overwhelming and even more stressful than being in the classroom. There is so much to learn. So much to research and figure out. So many decisions to make. And not a lot of time to do it. … Read more
We’re all aware of the many health benefits of exercise, which include improvements in: cardiovascular fitness. blood pressure. muscular strength. weight management. bone density. blood sugar and insulin levels. mental health. sleep quality. physical appearance. biological age. But exercise can also make you a … Read more