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The Feral Students and a Middle of the Year Experience

Back in November, I decided to look at available jobs and start back interviewing for the 2026-2027 school year, because for some reason, that’s when they start hiring now. They like the availability of knowing before January that they have the position filled. I applied to several positions that started in January. Two of those …

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Classroom Routines That Actually Work in Middle School

Middle school classrooms are energetic, unpredictable, and constantly moving. One minute students are focused and productive, and the next they’re arguing over a pencil, asking to go to the bathroom, or completely forgetting what they’re supposed to be doing. That’s why strong classroom routines are one of the most important tools a middle school teacher …

Where have I been?

Life threw me several curveballs. I lost my original blog, and I’m completely devastated about it. I had years of content on it, and now I have to start back at square one. I also left my teaching position in 2024 where I had been for 7 years and could not find another position until …