The Credible Teacher

I document some thoughts on death after a funeral I went to and said a few words at. Death can be a weird subject to talk about and I captured some thoughts about why it's been beneficial for me to contemplate more often as I grow.

🤔 I document an interaction I had at Costco after getting shamed for taking to many samples (I think?) and how being aware of how we respond to situations like these change and evolve as we grow, just like the students we work with.

I document a conversation I had about music kids listen to these days and thoughts about how our judgments could get in the way of what our job is as their teacher.

I document some ideas I have for T shirts to make and wear this year. Also, why it might help me and other teachers I work with be our best for our students.

I document some thoughts about struggles I went through in high school with depression and how my experience (and sharing it) can change how my students perceive me and more importantly, help them realize things can get better.

I document a tweet I responded to and why changing our look (haircuts, etc.) during the school year gives us another opportunity to show our students we are human and model how life is a series of phases.

I document how I've thought about myself as a writer and how my experiences could make me a more credible teacher if I share them with my students.

I document some thoughts about a conversation I had at the park with a neighbor about loving a job so much that you want to make sure to find balance so we don't resent it.

I document some thoughts on how judging as a human is a necessity and also not very productive at times. Staying positive and grateful may help us be aware of what we're judging and if it's worth it.

I document a conversation I had while getting my haircut and that being more aware of what it is we're grateful for as teachers can make us better at what we are doing in schools.