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Teacher Appreciation
Steve Hiles

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

First Year Teachers
Steve Hiles

How to End Classroom Chaos Fast — Fix it in 5 Days

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

First Year Teachers
Steve Hiles

How to Handle Students Who Refuse to Work

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

First Year Teachers
Steve Hiles

Cut Lesson Planning Time in Half Fast This Week

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

Steve Hiles

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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