Eat Your Crust Being a Teacher in the Modern Day
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Oct 30, 2024 Join Hannah as she shares her eye-opening journey as a teacher in today's world. Discover the social dynamics in post-pandemic classrooms, where freshman students struggle with social skills. Explore the fine line teachers walk in establishing authority while nurturing genuine connections. Delve into the role of gossip in high schools and the importance of community. Finally, tackle the harsh realities of funding challenges and the emotional toll on educators advocating for their students.
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A Teacher's Journey
- Hannah, a high school friend of Crystal, shares her six-year teaching journey.
- Her early years were chaotic, marked by the pandemic and its effects on students' social maturity.
Commanding Respect
- Establishing authority as a young teacher doesn't require seeking student validation.
- Teachers should hold themselves and their students to high standards to command respect.
Fashion in the Classroom
- Hannah prioritizes comfort and self-expression in her classroom attire.
- Her students appreciate her fashionable choices, proving that style and authority can coexist.