Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
Getting on my Soapbox: Quality Teachers Needed
I have run out of patience with poor teaching. I can no longer sit back and allow it to happen. Over the years, I have turned my cheek and thought “those poor kids.” I’m ashamed I continue to pour love and quality instruction into my students while allowing the opposite to happen in classrooms around…
Read Full PostAfter an Ending Comes a New Beginning
Pre-Service Training @ TEACH Charlotte This summer has been a blast professionally. I had the privilege of being a Teacher Development Coach to 12 (which then later became 9) adults on their quest to become a teacher in our school district’s neediest schools. I learned so much about leadership and quality teaching. I am forever…
Read Full PostBack to School Goals Linky
Thanks to Jess over at I {Heart} Recess for helping us teachers stay accountable by setting various goals for ourselves through a fun linky party! Personal- I find myself the happiest when I have downtime for myself. I always enjoy coming home from a stressful day and having time to unwind in front of my favorite…
Read Full PostTop 10 Ways to Please a Teacher- Student Edition
10. Teach me how to “Dougy” … just kidding! 9. Bring a positive attitude and open mind to school each day 8. Ask for help when you need it 7. Take a risk! 6. Embrace the learning experience by trying your best even in the face of failure 5. Teach a peer to understand in…
Read Full PostTop 10 Ways to Please a Teacher- Principal Edition
10. Show your personality and humanness 9. Make eye contact, smile, and give a personal hello 8. Strike up non-educational conversation 7. Encourage a “pot luck” snack option at staff meetings 6. Reward hard work with a JEANS pass to be used any time throughout the year 5. Allow staff dismissal after buses on Friday…
Read Full PostFirst Year Blunders
I am currently in the process of writing my very first book for new teachers. It is going pretty well, but I keep adding details that I fear I will never finish! Teaching is something that is evolutionary and there is always something new to learn. I think I will force myself to have a…
Read Full PostTeacher Diaries
This summer I have been working tirelessly as a Teacher Development Coach for TEACH Charlotte. I was assigned 12 career changing adults to manage as they gained Teach Like a Champion skills and techniques to utilize in the summer school classroom in order to become a successful teacher in the Fall. It might sound weird,…
Read Full PostMy Teacher Always Says…Linky!
Thanks to Tammy over at Forever in First for her first linky party! and to my wonderful kiddos… Come link up for some fun!
Read Full PostBloglovin'
I love Bloglovin! I can easily access all of my favorite blogs in one place! Plus it sends an email daily with blog post highlights so I can find everything in one place versus receiving emails from each of my favorite bloggers. Come follow me!
Read Full PostCarolina (And Nearby) Blogger Meet Up!
Dana from 3rd Grade Gridiron and I decided to team up to create a blogger Meet up in Charlotte, NC. So I got the reservations squared away and Dana made a super cute blogger meet up icon. We decided to use a google doc to record blogger’s RSVP’s. This worked out wonderfully. We then took…
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