Where Creativity & Education Meet Christianity
Even though I am a few years in, I normally know what I need to start the school year with. However, sometimes it helps to have a classroom supplies list that I can always access just in case I forget. Unusual Classroom Supplies Since I teach all levels of math and computer science, my classroom …
I am 9 years into teaching and I have to say that it is one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs out there. If it wasn’t for setting boundaries and finding ways to take care of myself, I am not so sure I would have made it this long. So, for any of you …
I am forever hearing, “I hate math!”, “Math is stupid.”, and “I’m never going to use this in the real-world.” and I went on a mission to find why students hate math so much. This is what I found. It’s Difficult Math is difficult, especially if you are not mathematically minded. Understanding this is key …
In the digital world we live in, apps can make our lives easier. However, as a math teacher, it has made my job harder – especially post-pandemic. How you might ask? Cheating. Cheating in a math classroom has become absolutely rampant, and it needs to stop now in order to have academic integrity again. So, …
Be a Blessing to Your Child’s Teacher In today’s world, teachers have it rough. There is constant pressure to “perform” and have the students get the best test scores possible. Read more: The Importance of Quality Teaching Resources Through Blogging Therefore, I think the stress really starts to amp up in January and February because …
Introduction The time between Christmas and Easter is kind of just “blah” in our house. We don’t go all out with decorations for Valentine’s Day or St. Patrick’s Day. Then I got to thinking… Out of all of the wreaths I have constructed, I’ve never made a Valentine’s Day wreath. So, why not! So, Hobby …
Backstory When I was 5 years old, I was in Ms. McDonald’s Sunday School class and upon graduating from that class, she gave me a KJV Bible with my name embossed on the front cover. I loved that Bible and I took it everywhere… I’m not sure when this happened or who gave it to …
There is a negative connotation around teaching nowadays and how difficult it can be. I am not going to deny that’s very difficult, however, I’ve found several aspects of educating teenagers that keep me motivated as a teacher. The “Light Bulb” Moment The “light bulb” moment is one of my favorites. This is the moment …
Education is in a mess. New and experienced teachers are leaving the classroom and there’s not anyone coming in to fill those positions. However, I’m NOT leaving the classroom and here’s why. Reason #1: God-given gift Growing up I did not want to be a teacher. However, I was put in a place where I …
At the end of 2021, I made a resolution that I finally kept. What was that, you might ask? I read through the Bible for the first time in 2022. I don’t say that to gloat, but to encourage you to do it too. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done! Why …