Tag: Perspective
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An Open Letter to New Teachers: Encouragement for Your First Year in the Classroom
You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and you’ve made it this far. A world of possibility lies before you. This is such an exciting stage, and you have so much to look forward to – but there are a few things you need to know.
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Holding the Umbrella: A Reflection on Morning Duty
A few years ago, while working at a girls’ school, there was one thing I came to dread: morning duty. Normally, I don’t mind morning duties, but at this particular school, they were anything but ordinary — they required far more effort than I had expected.
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Let Us Not Forget To Teach Kids About Our History
In today’s fast-paced world, education must continually evolve to keep up with the latest technological and scientific developments. There comes a point where educators simply need to make decisions about what to prioritise, but I wonder how many of them are prioritising history.
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To Have It All Figured Out
I have taken a step back from teaching to prepare for motherhood, and as I look down at my laptop to type these words, I can’t help but notice the size of my ever-increasing belly, which is currently housing my first baby. It’s exciting seeing how much she’s grown each week, both through how much…
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A Love Story
I have a love story to share with you, dear little daughter of mine. Your mother was young and had her sights set on being a teacher who could influence the world. Your father was creative in his work and noble in character . . .
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