TL;DR: To start a teacher side hustle, identify your audience, build trust, and create valuable content to succeed. Build an email list and community that trusts you. Identify your target audience and their pain points. Create and nurture content that addresses these pain points to build your future teacher side hustle. I was reflecting on a conversation I had with … Read More
Highlights of 2022: In Case You Missed It
Highlights of 2022: In Case You Missed It This post shares highlights of Teach Better blog posts in 2022. Categories for posts include SEL, Management, Instructional practices, Connections & Collaboration, Development & Improvement, Leadership, Self-Care, Reflection, and monthly series. SEL Carrying Heavy Things: Support Our Students by Matthew J. Bowerman The Secret of Building Resilient Kids by Pamela Hall Random Acts … Read More
So, You Want to Write a Book?
TL;DR: If you want to write a book, there are certain things you should know. Anyone who wants to write a book should consider the 6 main “Ps”- prospectus, publishers, product, partners, promotion, and payment. Understanding these components will help give you the means to write your book and share your words with the world. So, You Want to Write … Read More
Taking the Leap: Becoming a Published Author
TL;DR: Everyone has a story to tell. You have a book waiting inside of you. Start writing regularly. Don’t be afraid to reach out to publishers even before your book is complete. This year, I not only celebrated my birthday, but also celebrated the publication of my book, TRANSFORM-Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky. If you had asked me four … Read More
The Write Stuff Blog Series
The Write Stuff Blog Series Writing a book to be published can be a dream but feel like a daunting task. For some, even thinking about this possibility can lead to feelings of doubt and uncertainty. So many questions. So many unknowns. Should I write a book? What would I write about? Where do I begin? Who would publish my … Read More