TL;DR: Co-teaching can bring apprehension or excitement; the key is equality between teachers. Successful co-teaching requires open communication, shared classroom space, and mutual respect. Both teachers should be seen as equals by students, with shared responsibility and visibility. When educators hear the word co-teaching, a couple of emotions immediately surface. For some, there’s apprehension. For others, it’s excitement! I was … Read More
Ambassador Love
TL;DR: Rebecca shares her journey about becoming a Teach Better Ambassador and what it means to her to belong to a family of educators who have become friends. She shares things she has learned that have changed her teaching. Ambassador Love My Teach Better journey started with my mentor, Colissa Jordan. She knew that Ambassadors would be the group for … Read More
How to Get Out of a Slump
TL;DR: For a workaholic, finding yourself relaxing can be an alarming realization. Learn ways to get out of a summer slump. Get a change of scenery by leaving your house. Make a short list and tackle it. Put on some music and set a summer routine so you can feel productive. If you read my last post, “A Workaholic’s Guide … Read More
A Workaholic’s Guide to a Relaxing Summer
TL;DR: Relaxing and recharging over summer break can look different for everyone. Tips for a relaxing summer include catching up on TV shows and social media, retail therapy, and creating a to-do list. One of the best parts of being a teacher is having the summers off. Most teachers use the summer to relax and recharge by spending time with … Read More