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Steve Hiles

Effective Communication Skills for New Teachers

First things first: communication is not just about what you say. It’s about how you say it. Picture this: you’re explaining fractions to your students, and you sound like you’re

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Why Strong Student Relationships Are Your Secret Sauce

Let’s talk about the secret ingredient to an amazing classroom: strong relationships with your students. Sure, you can have the best lesson plans, the most organized classroom (gold star for

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Banning Books in Public Schools

Here’s a thought to kick us off: What’s the last book you read that completely changed your perspective on something? Well, imagine if that book had been banned before you

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

The Secret to Teacher Growth You Need to Know

I want to begin with this truth: Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but it’s also one of the toughest. As teachers, we face countless challenges—difficult classroom dynamics,

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Navigating Lack of Administrative Support as a New Teacher

Why Administrative Support Matters Challenges New Teachers Face Without Administrative Support Strategies for New Teachers to Build Resilience When Admin Support is Limited Proactive Ways to Bridge the Gap with

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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