Your Substitute Should Not Have to Guess
Detailed sub plans help substitutes follow classroom routines, manage transitions, locate materials, and keep students learning. See how my plans evolved during the school year.
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When Sunday Night Dread Starts Ruining a Teacher’s Weekend
There was a time when I looked forward to the weekend all week long, but not because I had exciting plans, was traveling, or had set aside time for myself. I looked forward to it because I needed it. I needed the rest. Or at least I hoped I would get some. When the Work…
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Give Yourself the Summer You Need
There Is No Right Way to Spend Summer By the time the school year ended, I was usually three things at once: exhausted, excited for summer, and already thinking about the next school year. The exhaustion was obvious. Another year had come and gone, and I had poured everything I had into it. The excitement…
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When July Stopped Feeling Like Summer
Reflections on why July became the hardest month of my teaching career and how I found my way back. If you ask me what my favorite months are, you can be certain that July would be in the top three. July is when we vacation, soak up plenty of sun, relax, and I am generally…
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How to Start Homeschooling🌱
How to Start Homeschooling in Georgia: A Practical Guide for New Families If you’re considering homeschooling in Georgia, welcome to a journey that’s equal parts empowering and overwhelming. Whether you’re pivoting from public school, starting fresh with a kindergartener, or exploring alternatives that better fit your child’s needs, this guide will walk you through the…
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After Recess Isn’t the End. It’s Where We Begin.
After Recess grew from my experiences as an educator, the questions I carried with me, and the belief that teachers deserve support whether they are staying, exploring, or preparing for something new. This is the story behind the space and why I created it.
