by bmelsby | May 27, 2025 | classroom management
End-of-the-Year New Teacher Reflection (Free Download) by Amanda Melsby – May 25, 2025 When the school year ends, we spend most of our energy on final grades and a clean-enough-to-leave classroom. Thoughts naturally (and happily!) shift to summer plans. The...
by bmelsby | May 19, 2025 | classroom management
Engaging End-of-the-Year Activities for Middle and High School by Brad Melsby – May 19, 2025 The end of the school year brings its own set of challenges. You’ve wrapped up your curriculum and submitted final grades, but the school year isn’t quite over. Students...
by bmelsby | Apr 28, 2025 | classroom management, new teacher
How to Respond When a Student Is Disrespectful by Brad Melsby – April 28, 2025 Being on the receiving end of disrespectful behavior from a student is one of the more unpleasant realities of teaching. Every teacher-student interaction is unique, but it’s helpful...
by bmelsby | Mar 18, 2025 | employment
Demo Lesson Tips for New Teachers from a School Administrator by Amanda Melsby – March 20, 2025 You’ve made it to the demo lesson – congratulations! As an administrator, I know how important this step is; schools invite only a small number of applicants to this...
by bmelsby | Mar 17, 2025 | employment
The Best Questions to Ask in a Teacher Interview by Amanda Melsby – March 16, 2025 The end of a teacher interview is often reserved for candidates to ask questions. Yet many teachers overlook this opportunity. But this moment is more than just a formality—it’s...
