What They Don’t Tell You About Teaching
What They Don’t Tell You About Teaching Teachers are constantly giving. Teachers are constantly learning: learning how to teach better; learning how to reach their students; learning how to start up programs; learning how to adjust programs; learning how to be what each student needs. Whether its by 30 or 130, a teacher is constantly in demand by his/her students. There are so many aspects in teaching that no one sees. Now, this is not a post about anti-education or trying to dissuade someone from being a teacher. But, this is about lessons I’ve learned in my first 5 years of teaching. It. Is. Tough. Learn to say No! Have boundaries. As a teacher, I can promise you this: You will be frustrated with yourself some days. You will be frustrated with the politics most days. You will b...