Reflections
The Importance of Being a Well-Rounded Individual
In the short amount of time that I have been teaching, first through student teaching and now through subbing, I have become very grateful for my wide range of interests and experiences. Growing up I was never really part of one specific clique. I played high level hockey so I fit in comfortably with [...]
A Look Backward and a Look Forward
2009 is in the books and 2010 is upon us. The past year saw me starting and completing my student teaching. Graduating from college and getting my Ohio and Michigan teaching licenses. Spending an entire summer fruitlessly looking for a job in southeast Michigan. Starting to substitute teach at my old high school while [...]
Subbing Difficult Classes
Every so often I’ll get a chance to talk to the teacher I’ll be subbing for in advance to actually being in his or her classroom. Once in awhile, they will do me the benefit of “warning” me which of their classes is “bad.” I haven’t decided if this is useful information or [...]
A Discussion on Restoring America’s Educational Glory
The following is an article I wrote in January for a now defunct blog. It was never posted. In it, I discuss two ideas that I think are key to improving the United State’s public education program; improved teacher education programs and extending the school year.
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Americans have been hearing for years that our education system is [...]
How I Know I’m Not Cut Out To Be An Elementary School Teacher
I’ve mostly subbed at the high school level for the past couple weeks. However, a couple days ago I had my first experience in an elementary classroom. When I first decided to become a teacher, I immediately chose to get my secondary level certification. Even though I had no experience teaching at any level, [...]