Editorials
Editorial: I am a man and I want to work with children.
As I enter my final semester of the Elementary Education MAT program at NC State University, I have found myself reflecting upon my experience and seeking to understand my journey as a man entering the field of EE. I think back to the beginning – to when I was first deciding if teaching was right […]
Read MoreMen Teaching: In the Face of Adversity
After finishing up my student teaching placement and having time to reflect on all the challenges, accomplishments, peaks and valleys, I realized never to judge something before you get the chance to experience it. When I found out that I would be doing one of my student teaching placements in a four-year-old kindergarten classroom, I […]
Read MoreEditorial: Who Do Others Say You Are?
Who are you to others? This question has often crossed my mind when I think about how I fit into this world. Currently, I am attending UW-Stout to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. My small hometown consists of about 1,800 people. Consequently, I have experienced small class sizes that have made it easier […]
Read MoreEditorial: Honoring All Who Make a Difference
Summertime brings celebrations; many which pay tribute and honor to those who have gone before us. At the end of May, we celebrated Memorial Day; a day dedicated to the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. On July 4th we commemorated our freedom and on Labor Day we will honor […]
Read MoreEditorial – I survived – my first year of teaching
Much like the chaos of a zombie apocalypse, a new teacher’s first year in the classroom can be stressful and overwhelming. There are swarms of elementary students asking to go to the bathroom, help with homework, and continuous requests to borrow a pencil. Luckily, I survived. My first year of teaching took place at my […]
Read MoreHelping a young children deal with fear of men teachers
I have always loved playing with young children, especially infants and toddlers. However, when I was younger I never envisioned myself as a teacher. Many years ago, my good friends unexpectedly had colicky twins and they really needed help. That changed my life. That experience unintentionally lead me into teaching. Now it is one of […]
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