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7 Questions With Emily Ferguson
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? "Hi, my name is Emily Ferguson. I am a student teacher at Northwest middle school that is in the Redding school district in Redding, Pennsylvania. And I have been here for four weeks. I'm doing this for my students." Why did...
Helping Parents Navigate the World of Education
Listen Read Finish this statement: “The kids aren’t the problem. It’s the ______.” Did you say either adults or parents? Then you are not alone! Many teachers say the same. After years in the public school setting, one of our writers transitioned from teaching to being a stay-at-home parent, though,...
7 Questions With Teresa Visnaw Bowman
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? "Hi, my name is Teresa Bowman. I am a teacher at Holman in a Midwestern state. I am a 1st grade teacher and I have been here for 1 year but I have taught in my current district for 27." Why...
Teacher Side Gig Profile - Tutoring
Listen Read One of the best seasonal and side gigs for educators is tutoring. Tutors are needed in every subject and at every level. During times when school is not in session, parents especially look for tutors for their children to keep from losing any ground they’ve gained, and occasionally...
7 Questions With Amanda Richmond
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? “Hi, my name is Amanda Richmond and I work for Kimmie Brown Elementary. I am the Instructional Technology Specialist. We are located here in Dayton, TX. I’ve been here for 7 years.” Why did you start a career in education? “I...
7 Tips For Helping Families in Crisis
Listen Read Everyone experiences a crisis at some point. No one is immune. Whether the person involved in crisis is a student, a staff member, or an administrator, the community is affected and may need to respond swiftly to provide meaningful intervention. Here are a few crises that may affect...
7 Questions With Mindy Nowlen
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? My name is Mindy Nowlen. I work at C.S. Porter Middle School. I am an 8th grade teacher in Missoula, MN and this is my 7th year of teaching." Why did you start a career in education? "Why did you start...
6 Ways Teachers Can Save Money
Listen Read While teachers often disagree on topics such as classroom management, whether or not homework is important, or if it’s a good idea to eat in the teacher’s lounge, one thing we can all agree on is that teachers’ budgets are tight (and no, we don’t mean that in...
7 Questions With Sami Whitley
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? "Hi! I'm Sami Whitley. I am a special education resource teacher at Edgewood Elementary in Whiteville, NC. I am in my 2nd year of teaching." Why did you start a career in education? "I was definitely guided into this position by...
7 Questions With Toni Pinto
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? "My names Toni and I work at The Village Academy. I am a teacher there. It's in Louisville, TN. I just started there about a month ago." Why did you start a career in education? "I started my career in teaching...
Why We Don't Have a Cyber Monday Sale
Written By: Tyler DouthittOwner & Founder: TFD Supplies Today is the day known as Cyber Monday. Putting aside the fact that the term is largely made up by internet shopping giants, it is a day that many people look forward to for all the deals online. Many people didn't...
7 Questions With Lesley Keel
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? "My name is Lesley Keel and I teach at Southern Nash Middle School. I am a STEM teacher in Spring Hope, NC. This is my 4th year teaching." Why did you start a career in education? "Why did I start a career...