by Heather MacCorkle | Sep 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
They promised we would “get used to it,” but we haven’t yet, and it’s so exhausting.From John Schnobrich on Unsplash“Resistance is futile,” Picard warned us about the Borg, and right now I feel like I’m starting to become part of the Borg Collective… or perhaps a...
by Heather MacCorkle | Sep 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s not pretty.Photo by Steve Johnson on UnsplashThe key to having your voice “heard” is to use it often, but this week’s post topic eludes me. Perhaps it’s fatigue. Maybe it’s this feeling that I’ve already said too much.Still, I yearn to be part of the...
by Heather MacCorkle | Sep 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hybrid teaching and learning is much harder than I thought, or it’s just harder than I convinced myself it would be.Please comment below if you have any advice for this frazzled teacher.
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Just keep swimming,” said Dory to Nemo.I May Look Calm in This Picture, But I’m Paddling Furiously InsideDay One: Nerves Drive Me to ReminisceToday is the first day of in-service. I think I am prepared, but I am also very nervous. As always, when I am anxious, I...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some advice to help calm your nervous mind.Photo by Deleece Cook on UnsplashI was recently honored by a request to do an interview as a teacher representative of my district regarding school reopening. It was a surprise for many reasons: receiving the invitation the...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last year, bell ringers featured prominently in my instruction for about a month. This year WILL be different. Right?Image from Pikist.comWhat Are These Bell Ringers of Which You Speak?Most teachers will already know the term, but the explanation below is for those...
