As a classroom teacher, I often wonder "What is my principal really thinking?" So, I asked one, and I'm pleased she was open to discussion. Connie Dunn is the principal at the middle school in my district. She has been a principal for over ten years, and before that, she was a high school English teacher. I'm really excited to share with you her thoughts, advice, and experiences. I think you'll enjoy her candor and transparency as well. Meet veteran middle school principal, Connie Dunn:1) Describe your journey to administration, … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to the Spouse of a School Teacher
I’ve been a public school teacher for over a decade, and over the years I’ve come to realize that my job takes up a large part of my life, my heart, and my mind. I’m married to a wonderful man, but the fact that sometimes my job creeps into the space where our married life should be placed #1 hasn’t always been easy. My husband isn’t a teacher, nor did he grow up in a teaching household. It was a completely different world for him, but thankfully we've grown into this place where the demands of my job doesn't cause a strain or … [Read more...]
