Comments on: I’m Pretty Much the Interview Queen {is that good or bad?}

By: Montana Chapman

Montana Chapman — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:33:52 +0000

I am student teaching currently this semester and my experience is quickly coming to an end. I have already interviewed with one school and will be interviewing with more schools in the next few weeks. Thanks for the interview tips! They are very helpful! I do have one question though. I have to give a lesson to the district before I get hired. I was wondering what you did for your Project Based Learning Lesson. If you could give me some tips and trips for this it would be greatly appreciated.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:12:48 +0000

In reply to Amber. It stands for Guided Language Acquisition Design Here's an example of one of our literacy nights years ago. I have different family literacy night examples in this resource that I created as part of my Master's in Reading.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 01:05:07 +0000

What is GLAD?
Would you share more on Literacy nights for families? Thx.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 05:41:59 +0000

In reply to Susan. I totally get it, Susan. Hang in there, it will get better!

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:34:51 +0000

I just can’t do another sub situation. I need my own classroom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I now know I am not alone.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:16:22 +0000

In reply to Theresa Copeland. That is so cool!

By: Theresa Copeland

Theresa Copeland — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 05:55:42 +0000

I stumbled upon your post because I was reading your "Why I'll Never Be Teacher of the Year" post. Anyway, your post is so inspiring! I remember the heartbreak of not getting a call for a single interview when my husband was relocated from Florida to Georgia, and having to go back to Florida to teach while my husband stayed in Georgia. Who would have ever thought?!?

I also noticed that your summer countdown page from you last picture is actually something I created! I mean HOLY CRAP! I don't ever expect to see something I created in pictures :) What a small world we live in!

Theresa
True Life I’m a Teacher

By: Lauren S.

Lauren S. — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:23:04 +0000

Kristen,

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! I had no idea how many times you have been pink slipped or that you taught in Hawaii. Pink slips are not cool, but Hawaii, that is so cool! I can't wait to hear more about that one day! :-)

Thank you for sharing all these tips and using your story to inspire other teachers. I'm so glad you have not let the politics of teaching or the economy get in the way of your passion or your dreams! I am so HAPPY that you don't have to spend your summer time on EDJOIN and that you have a position for next year. I bet this will be the best summer yet! =)

Lauren
A Teachable Teacher

By: Angie Olson

Angie Olson — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:19:55 +0000

Wow, Kristen! I had no idea you've had such a bumpy ride! I love what you said about knowing your worth and not believing you are any less! Love that! You are one dedicated and strong woman...love that about you! I'm so glad you found your place in another 2nd grade classroom. Let's hope this is your final stop!
Mrs. Olson’s Lucky Little Learners

By: She (Sprinkle Teaching Magic)

She (Sprinkle Teaching Magic) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:45:50 +0000

Fantastic! I really enjoyed reading about your experiences. We have been on similar pink slip paths. I am so glad you do not have to interview and go through the layoffs this year! I can't wait to talk with you tomorrow!

Sincerely,

Sheila