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Gifts of a Mentor
Cool fall-like August mornings certainly create a ‘back to school mindset’. For me, the change in the weather incites me to prepare my mind and heart for another school year. Also, fall is a time to reflect upon my own personal voyage as a teacher. When I reflect upon my journey there are still certain […]
Read More300 Male Teachers – A short video
Not sure if you have seen this hilarious video but I think it¹s powerful and well done. I posted it on our Men’s Org page. 300 Male Teachers
Read MoreWhy don’t more men teach kindergarten?
I neutered God in my family’s dinner prayer. It’s the same prayer I recited growing up as a Lutheran, but now that I’m raising two girls, I switched out the “father in heaven we thank thee” to “we thank thee.” I want my daughters to be grateful, but I don’t want to assign a gender […]
Read MoreFirst day of school for a male teacher
The hallways at Kingston Grade School are decorated with monkeys and a rainforest canopy. The elementary school’s back-to-school theme is “Wild about Learning,” fitting for the jungle that can be the first few days of school. The school definitely feels like a jungle for Cameron Davekos. Wednesday, Aug. 12, was not only the first day […]
Read MoreSport brings male teachers together in New Zealand
Blokes are strapping on their boots and going from the classroom to the rugby field for friendship and support. Counties Manukau Men in Education is helping form networks of male teachers for sporting events and professional development. The group formed in May and is one of three such support networks around the country. Drury School […]
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