It’s all about energy!
Many professions require it(energy), but most people don’t think teaching is one of them. Not true. It’s all about energy! And as I am writing this I am running on fumes. I gave it my all this week. Every lesson…
Tag work life balance
Work, by bike
Commuting by bike This past week I started riding a bike again. I hadn’t ridden a bike since my days in Australia almost 10 years ago so it was no surprise that I felt a bit uncomfortable at first. My…
Summer Reading
The summer is here! What a relief. Now we can take a break and stop thinking about learning, teaching, studying, homework and on and on. When I was in school I did what most students do today, threw those books…
Summer – Closing time
With the school year reaching a close I decided it was the right time to reflect on the year that has passed: learned, failed, improved etc. It hasn’t been an easy one, if anything, it’s been one of the toughest…
Teaching and Travel
It’s not a revelation and it surely isn’t a surprise. Those in the industry are well aware of the reputation. Teachers who choose to work and travel, will do so just to get a taste of the world, and at…
Teacher hours: grinding it out
I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the work. I suppose all of us feel the grind at some point. A lot can depend on how much you enjoy your job, because if you have passion it can consume you. For teachers…