The Credible Teacher

I share a conversation I had with the student going to high school next year and finding a positive knowing that there are classes you will have to take before college.

I explain and reflect on an activity I've used to end the year the past four years that asks students (if they want) to write a 'thank you' or 'I'm sorry' letter to a staff member from the school year.

I document an email request from a parent and the conversation I had with a student struggling with the social aspect of middle school.

I share a story about an interview early in my career that had an interesting scenario and how my experience now would have changed my answer as my perspective has changed.

I share an activity I did with students about retirement and ask them what it means to be retired.

I reflect on documenting events as a teacher and a student disagreement that reminded me that they want us to intervene when needed.

I share a writing activity I had students begin that asks them to write a letter to their future self. I'll deliver the letters to them before they graduate from high school.

I share some thoughts on how our past can help us enjoy the present moment if we look at it with a sense of gratitude. Our failures have led to our current joys.

I reflect on how shorter weeks could help us stay balanced and how preparing to be gone from school can be more stressful than being there sometimes.

I share what happened in class after reading aloud a portion of The Diary of Anne Frank.