This is a blog post I never thought I’d have to write, and one I wish wasn’t grounded in reality. I was left speechless as I watched the updates on Apalachee High School in Georgia on September 4th, 2024. Those events sparked deep reflections and prompted several proactive steps I plan to take.
It happens every year, doesn't it? As language teachers, the back-to-school season stirs a complex mix of emotions. I often find myself experiencing mild anxiety, excited anticipation, fear, and self-doubt. These feelings, especially self-doubt, can be intrusive and challenging to manage.
In this blog post, I reflect on my own experiences. I'll share practical tips for overcoming these emotions and maintaining self-care routines as the school year begins. This isn't just another list of back-to-school ideas; it's an honest reflection on navigating our own feelings and finding reassurance in knowing we are not alone.
This blog post contains super practical and actionable tips so that teachers can prevent burnout while increasing learners' buy-in.
The truth is that you should not have to do anything during your winter break unless it truly makes you happy. I remember the days where I used to not …
How is your year going so far my profe friend? Mine has been a good rollercoaster ride to say the least, and I am making the best of it! I …
As this blog post grows over time, I plan to share with you my ideas on creating bulletin boards of impact all year by working smarter and not harder. Confession: …
I have been meaning to write an update to the blog post I shared back in the summer of 2021 when I was first diagnozed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
There is so much I want to share because I know many are going through it the worst way possible...with feelings of inadequacy and keeping it to themselves.
Social Emotional Learning is not one more thing to add to our practice, in fact, many World Language teachers have been integrating masterfully it to their practice for a long time. In this blog post, I share three ways to embed SEL into every day effective routines so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.
Experiencing post COVID teaching anxiety? You are not alone. More teachers now consider leaving teaching because of anxiety. In this blog post, I share about how I began recognizing anxiety in my life and I share a few steps I am taking as I walk towards finding healing.
