Some students have no idea what country we are in or when our country was established. They also don’t know what a democracy is or that we don’t have a king.
Jane Morris, Queen of Commiseration
Jane Morris is the pen name of an ex-teacher who would really like to tell you more about herself but is worried awful administrators will come after her for spilling their dirty little secrets. Jane has taught English for over 15 years in a major American city. She received her B.A. in English and Secondary Education from a well-known university and her M.A. in Writing and Literature from an even fancier (and more expensive) university. As a professional queen of commiseration turned published author, Jane’s foremost passion in life is to make people laugh through the tears.
She has written several highly acclaimed books unpacking the reality of teaching and life inside the school system. You can view her full library of works here.
While every grade level comes with its own unique challenges, the debate rages on among educators: which grade is the hardest to teach?
On June 10th, Arantzazu Zuzene Galdos-Shapiro, a respected eighth-grade English teacher, resigned from her position at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School. In her resignation letter, Galdos-Shapiro bravely stated that she was leaving to protect her health, which had been gravely affected by the conditions and blatant violation of her rights at school. She painfully …
Students everywhere ask the same questions over and over and it is extremely frustrating for the teacher yet amusing in retrospect.
A roundup of real quotes from administrators that are insulting, humiliating, and unprofessional.
When a student brought a dead squirrel to school it got me thinking about weird stuff kids bring to school. So I asked my followers to share some stories. I was not disappointed!
Some schools allow teachers to choose an object to give to students as a hall pass and some teachers take this opportunity to embarrass their students and have some fun.
Sometimes parents write very inappropriate emails to the teacher. Here are some of the worst.
A former teacher writes about why she left the profession after only one year.
If you’ve never taught middle school before it can be rather daunting. Here is some advice from real middle school teachers.
Imagine walking into a room full of teenagers, armed with only your outdated lingo, ready to drop a “cool beans” or a “this rocks!” on the unsuspecting class. Suddenly, you realize you’re the human embodiment of a dial-up modem. Knowing teen slang isn’t just about keeping up with the times—it’s about survival in the wild jungle of teaching.
Have you ever wondered which famous people once led a classroom before stepping into the limelight? The journey from a school teacher to a world-renowned actor, musician, politician, or author is not as uncommon as you might think. In this interesting exploration, you will learn about famous people from various time periods and industries who …