When a soon-to-be college graduate asked me what she should keep stocked in her closet for teaching, I started rattling off a list that probably would have cost her her first year’s salary. Sure, there are a lot of things that are great to have in your teaching wardrobe, but what do you really need? …
What Not to Wear to a Teaching Interview
While educational theories and classroom routines may be the first thing on your mind when you get the call for your first teaching interview, do not forget to think about what you will be wearing. As a teacher, all eyes are, quite literally, on you. It is important to project that professional and school-appropriate image…
6 Things NOT to Wear During Student Teaching
You have finally finished your last semester of classes and are about to start student teaching. Nerves, excitement, and a desire to make an impact on your soon-to-be students fill your head, as well as your heart. In addition to making lesson plans and creating manipulatives, you also need to give some thought to what…