At the end of the day, there were always hugs for anyone who wanted them. There were also high-fives, air kisses, and winks. Dear Fourth-Grade Students and Families, I’m writing to tell you that I miss you. That I think we could have shared something special. That maybe no one else would have cared for […]
What happens when the citizens of one nation inhabit two opposing realities? I went through a pretty substantial identity crisis when I left teaching. Six months into my new full-time job, I had health insurance, sick leave, and an apartment where I was proud to host parties. But, without my students there to greet me […]
Sometimes, I miss the classroom so badly it hurts. But I couldn’t stay in a thankless job that paid barely enough to cover my rent. During the early-August stretch when teachers are revising syllabi and decorating classrooms, I indulge a wave of nostalgia on RateMyProfessor.com. Maybe something new has been added since spring to the three […]
