The quirks and habits of teaching follow us long after leaving the classroom. Some are funny, some heavy, and all worth talking about.

When I resigned, I blamed COVID. But the truth was that my job was turning me into someone I didn't recognize. Someone I didn't want to be.

It started with a comment on one of my YouTube videos.They felt I was diminishing tutors by uplifting teachers. The exchange made me think.

Both rely on science, practice, and intuition. Both are being suffocated by systems that sideline the professionals actually doing the work.

Are you yearning to break free from the confines of the traditional classroom but worry about the daunting start-up costs of launching your

October has arrived, and if you're still in the classroom, you're probably starting to feel it: that first wave of exhaustion creeping in.

Since leaving the classroom I’m becoming increasingly aware of the subconscious patterns and coping mechanisms we develop due to the

6 things I do, 6 things I don't, & 2 things I miss. As a self-employed teacher, I still get to do most of my favorite teacher things. ..

In the years leading up to my resignation from my beloved teaching position, I found myself making monthly and finally weekly pros and cons

In the hustle and bustle of teaching, whether in a traditional classroom or as a self-employed private practice teacher, it's easy to find

Offers for paid coaching are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a very frank conversation about it. Personally, I have spent

Believe me, I get it. Balancing the classroom and home-life, the never-ending to-do lists, and the hustle and bustle of the school year.....

Maybe you can relate? I used to think that my students got the best of me and my family got the rest of me. While I hoped this wasn't ...

When I started The Private Practice Teacher® in June of 2022, it was with the goals of helping other burned-out teachers enjoy the ....

Something you may not know about me is that I’m actually pretty conservative and kind of risk-averse. And I’m not sure that that’s from a

Let's talk about the elephant in the room - paid coaching. Offers for paid coaching are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a

Leaving the classroom was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I began teaching in 2011, and I loved being a high school French teacher

Schools often fail teachers long before test scores dip. What if success was measured by teacher support and satisfaction?

Practical lessons from a teacher-turned-entrepreneur: 7 things I wish I’d known before starting my private teaching business.

Teachers — if you’ve ever looked at your hourly rate and wondered, “Why am I still exhausted and barely breaking even?” This is for you.

I want to say something you may not have heard—at least not loud enough or often enough: You're NOT a bad teacher for wanting more.

Teachers are notoriously bad at self-care. Here's why it's non-negotiable for entrepreneurs & how you CAN make it a part of your daily life.

Teacher retention is at an all-time low, and it feels as though no one is paying attention—or worse, no one cares. Our schools resemble ...

In my neighborhood, summer break is almost here, and it has me reflecting on the summer break after my last year in the classroom.

Teachers need each other. It's one of those careers that can also be an identity. People say, “I work in retail" but say "I'm a teacher."

Are you finding yourself constantly sidetracked by tasks that seem urgent but are ultimately unproductive? As a self-employed teacher, I ...

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, there's an undeniable sense of magic in the air. But here's the secret: that enchantment.....

I am very fortunate to live near a park and every morning that the weather permits, Yeti and I take a nice long walk. Some mornings I ....

I want to take you on a journey through my life, comparing my morning routines as a teacher and parent. It's a story of evolution...

It’s been just over three years since I left the classroom and here are a few things I’ve encountered that I wasn't expecting. Grief

“Old keys won’t open new doors.” I’ve been meditating on variations of this idea for a couple of weeks now, both as it applies to my life...

I wish people understood how heartbreaking the decision to leave the classroom really is. All I ever really wanted to be was a teacher.

When I tell people that I own my own teaching business as a private practice teacher, the conversation that follows usually goes something