by Heather MacCorkle | Nov 1, 2022 | Education, Essays, Teaching
Each year, I hear, “I hate English class, but I love your teaching.” So, it’s time to shake things up a bit. This is my MacBook Air Cover. I love this MacBook Air Cover, but this morning it has taken on a new meaning. As I contemplate how to revise my...
by Heather MacCorkle | Oct 1, 2022 | Essays, Life
When I decided not to make teaching the most important aspect of my identity, I felt lost. It’s time to find myself… perhaps for the first time.Photo by Tomas Robertson on UnsplashIt’s something I should have done a long time ago: find my purpose in life, except I...
by Heather MacCorkle | Sep 25, 2022 | Education, Teaching
https://www.pollsights.com/c/56mRQdI am working on another post about how teachers add value to their districts at great cost to themselves and their families. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
by Heather MacCorkle | Sep 24, 2022 | Education, Essays, Teaching
Teachers consider the paraprofessionals who share their classroom heroes. It’s time school boards did, too.https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/pd/paraprofessional-learning-opportunities/A paraprofessional could also be a classroom assistant, teacher assistant, instructional...
by Heather MacCorkle | Sep 11, 2022 | Education, Teaching
The first week is in the books. So far, so good.Created Using Canva“I can tell already that you are going to make the class very interesting this year,” I said to a student who already shows signs of what I call “slow walking” through assignments. This student is also...
