The first day The very first day of school is just as crazy for the teachers as it is for the students, especially for a first year teacher. You are given a roster of names, sometimes with old school photos to access if you're lucky, and expected to be able to manage every single strange … Continue reading The First Day for Dummies
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Tis the Season to Be Stressed Out
Holiday concert season As I reminisce on my first semester as a teacher, I can't help but think about how I could've been more prepared for certain events-most importantly my holiday concerts. I had never been in charge of every part of the concert process before this December. During my student teaching semester in college … Continue reading Tis the Season to Be Stressed Out
Go Big or Go Home
Nice to meet you. The saying is "Go Big or Go Home" and, boy, am I living that way right now. I have always wanted to start a blog to share my thoughts on teaching (music education specifically), how to dress fashionably for a teaching job and my personal tribulations. I have even started multiple … Continue reading Go Big or Go Home
TEACHING IN PEARLS 