Essays, second drafts, and a little inspiration Table of Contents Featured Essay Notes Writing Prompts What I’m Reading Quote Subscriber Content Featured Essay Effort and Faith: Are They Enough? Over the past month, I wrote a lot about Anne Frank — just one quote even! I mean, if I can type up three blog postsContinueContinue reading “Second Pass | February 2026”
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How to Not Burn Out from Teaching for the Second Time
The author reflects on their transition from teaching, noting previous burnout due to lack of support and student engagement. Now, with improved circumstances, they prioritize self-care by setting boundaries, designating an office day, and remembering the core purpose of teaching. Balancing personal life and passion enhances their teaching sustainability.
Thoughts On Teaching
I’m teaching three classes this year: 8th Grade English, 9th Grade World Cultures, and History Through Film. The last one is truly an elective for mostly upperclassmen (ironically, there are more girls than guys…so upperclasspeople?). So far, so good. However, I’m coming across a few issues. The first issue is realizing how lacking these kidsContinueContinue reading “Thoughts On Teaching”