If you have been following me for some time, you know that I recently transferred to teaching at the high school level after teaching middle…
As educators across the nation prepare and enter another school year, a unique challenge emerges. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, education has looked…
As we are all well aware at this point, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm. Policies are being changed and reevaluated around…
As many are aware or else can appreciate, summer is a crucial time for educators. Summer offers a chance not only for some relaxation and…
Schools across America are winding down. Kids are becoming restless. Teachers are finishing end of year tasks, grading and reflecting over the past year while…
This past week wasn’t the best of weeks. As the weather has been getting progressively better, state exams are looming, final marking periods and important…
Hello readers! I hope everyone’s New Year has been going well! I’m sorry for taking so long to post a blog post but some changes…
“You’re the best teacher!” “You’re my favorite teacher, Mrs. Hawkins!” “I missed your class!” “I wish I could have you for all my classes!” I…
I recently made a post (linked here if you missed it!) about my first week back in the school year and goals for the school year…
As educators across the country are settling in to the new school year, NYC public school teachers like myself have just finished our first week…