
Teacher Gratitude: Why This Year Gives Us Hope
Thanksgiving message for teachers — by Steve Hiles The day before Thanksgiving always arrives with a deep breath, a half-finished stack of grading, and the sweet relief of knowing a

Thanksgiving message for teachers — by Steve Hiles The day before Thanksgiving always arrives with a deep breath, a half-finished stack of grading, and the sweet relief of knowing a

Ever feel like teaching is less of a job and more of a hostage situation with your lesson plans?Yeah, I’ve been there.Seventy-hour weeks. Coffee IV drip.That moment when your laptop

Finding Your Mid-Year Rhythm (You’ve Got This) If you’re a first-year teacher, November can feel like mile 13 of a marathon — routines are set, but the finish line still

What if I told you that one student can eat up 20% of your class time? That’s not guesswork — that’s real for many first-year teachers. A 2020–21 survey showed

Picture This You’ve got your lesson planned down to the last detail.You’re energized, ready to roll… and the class seems on board —except for that one student. You know the

Step Into the Classroom You’ve Always Wanted Hey, I get it.You didn’t become a teacher just to juggle behavior issues, endless lesson plans, and the daily feeling that you’re barely

Have you ever sat down to “just finish tomorrow’s lesson”… and suddenly it’s midnight, your coffee’s cold, and you’ve rewritten the objective six times? If that sounds familiar, you’re not

Have you ever wondered what your clothes are saying about you before you even open your mouth? That’s not just a fashion question—it’s survival in the classroom. Day one, a

Teachers deserve resources that actually work. With the Steve Hiles Educational Partner Program, you can connect educators to powerful, classroom-tested tools—and earn a generous commission while doing it. You won’t

Let me ask you something. Have you ever felt like teaching your first year was less about education… and more about survival? Like, no one told you you’d spend more

I am a retired military and elementary school teacher living in Tennessee. I am an avid reader and love to write. I am very passionate about helping teachers. I hope you find my educational tips and strategies useful and enjoy hearing about my personal journey. Thanks for visiting!

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