I was shocked when I was told that I would be teaching Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy in 2022 (aka my first year of teaching). As with most of my challenges and my desire to have a job and my excitement of the nature of my job, I said yes. From my personal experience, I knew... Continue Reading →
Thought Piece: “A ‘Good’ Teacher is a ‘Self-Abuser’ Teacher”
I recently read this article on a blog site about a 'good' teacher being a 'self-abuser' teacher. It obviously caught my attention and really got me thinking about myself as well as my colleagues as my point of reference, comparison, and source of inspiration. Yes, I measure myself and some of my progress against people... Continue Reading →
Hopes and Fears of NQT Year 2
So last year around this time, I had some hopes, fears, expectations, and doubts about being a newly qualified teacher in the classroom for the first time ever. Well, it is year 2 now ... https://letsteachroyalty.com/2022/01/16/hopes-and-fears-new-teacher/ Those hopes and fears for really every go away. They are sort of ever-present, and you learn to live... Continue Reading →
Merry New Year, 2023!
Hands up if you agree that the year 2022 flew by really quickly? In a flash, we have just arrived in 2023. It feels surreal to me, but then again, such is life. I lowkey find it special when a month, let alone a year, starts on a Sunday. I don't know why. I guess... Continue Reading →
Hitting The Teacher’s Wall
Have you ever heard of a runner's wall? I believe it is something teachers have too. For those that aren't marathon runners, to be honest I'm not one either, the term "runner's wall" or "hitting the wall" is used when a runner's stored energy (glycogen) within their muscles is depleted. Apparently this happens around the... Continue Reading →