Today is the first day of school in Austin, but I am not there, and it’s not just because I moved. In May, after nineteen years teaching seventh grade English, I resigned from my career as a middle school teacher. I was not alone. Thousands of teachers across the country walked away from education thisContinue reading “My Heart is With You, Teachers”
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The Future of Education Works for Belly Rubs
Dogs are amazing. This is not debatable. Their eyebrow expressions alone earn them a spot in the Best Things About the World Hall of Fame. But dogs are not just adorable pets with droopy jowls and waggy tails and happy paws that tippy-toe when their humans come home from work. They’re intelligent, loyal animals whoContinue reading “The Future of Education Works for Belly Rubs”
11 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Former Teacher
Former teachers make the best employees (and there’s probably about to be a lot more of them), so if you’re looking to expand your workforce, here’s why you should consider hiring an educator. #1: Excellent Communication Skills Teachers are expert communicators. They can speak to everyone from children to board members to angry parents inContinue reading “11 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Former Teacher”
Carie Juettner 