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2nd Hawaiian Men Teachers on Retreat
The men of the Hawaii early childhood education (ECE) community are once again coming together for a retreat on the Island of Oahu – traditionally referred to as “the Gathering Place.” [You can read about the success of the last retreat.] The Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) Men in Education Network (M.E.N.) Interest […]
Read MoreA new kindergarten teacher
Hey, I just wanted to tell you that i really enjoy your website. I just graduated from Eastern Michigan University and I found my first job teaching kindergarten for the fall. I cannot wait! Jason Thomas
Read MoreGoing on a school retreat – #4
[MenTeach Note: We’ve asked a man who just finished his teaching program to write about his teaching job. We’ll post each of his journal entries during the year. Post your comments here for him to read – and of course, wish him luck!] As I write this, I am currently laying down in a nice […]
Read MoreKid Teacher works on his classroom – #3
This has been an exciting week to say the least. On Tuesday, I had new teacher orientation. This two hour long meeting basically covered our insurance benefits, 401K and a TON of paperwork. I had no clue what a 401K was until Tuesday. I’ve heard the term used here and there, but I didn’t […]
Read MoreMannies Are the New Mary Poppins
Britney Spears may not be setting the pop music tempo for the world right now, but Mama Federline’s influence is being felt in at least one way: the sudden craze for mannies. Male nannies, that is. Ever since the onetime pop princess was spotted with 28-year-old Naval Academy graduate Perry Taylor (who served on the USS Iwo Jima) […]
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