by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, I indulged my less-confident side, and wondered what I would do if I left K-12 education. Today, it’s time to bounce back.(Day 9 of the 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on UnsplashEach course is a “prep.” Each has its requirements,...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
On day 8 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge, my thoughts turn to pursuing a career outside of education. This post explains why.Photo by Heidi Fin on UnsplashBackgroundAlthough I have been certified to teach English for over a decade, this will be my fourth year teaching...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
After a review of posts on Medium and my personal blog, I realize I have been more a curator than a creator of content.Considering the popularity of some sites, I am not alone. This post celebrates the teachers who have made our jobs so much easier by creating...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is harder than I anticipated but also empowering.As I wrote in “My Declaration of Independence,” doing things I never thought I could do has been terrifying and empowering simultaneously. This writing challenge is no different. Here are some things I have...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
When adults behave like children, the children suffer. We need real leadership, not what we have now. We need adults to start behaving like adults. (Day 5 of the 30-Day Writing Challenge)This morning, I read an article in Politico entitled “Chaos and confusion: Back...
