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Teacher Talk: Lessons from Thank You Cards

January 8, 2020 by Penny 13 Comments
Lessons from Thank You Cards

“You’re really writing a card for that?” “But, Miss. It was only a picture!” I’m lucky to receive gifts as a teacher. Of course, I have some favorite teacher gifts from over the years. But I treasure every time a student and their family thinks of me. Recently, it occurred to me that I’ve written … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: classroom, contentment, enough, gratitude, lessons, money, students, teacher, teacher talk, time

Teacher Talk: How I’m Hustling This Summer

June 17, 2019 by Penny 5 Comments
Summer Side Hustles 2019

You know the three reasons why people go into teaching, right? June. July. And August. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this joke. But I can tell you that I’ve never actually heard a teacher tell it. Why? Because we know how short summers are getting, and we also understand how much … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: editing, extra income, freelancing, ghost writing, hustling, side hustle, summer, teacher talk, teaching, tutoring, writing

Teacher Talk: Losing a Little Control of a Career I Love

March 13, 2019 by Penny 28 Comments
Losing Control of a Career I Love

Personal finance and financial independence: it’s about money. Often times people also point out that it’s not really about money. It’s about time and freedom. But the past few months have reminded me that I’m not only interested in those things. I want more money. I need more time. I love the idea of having … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Plan Tagged: education, schedule, staffing, teacher, teacher talk, teaching

Teacher Talk: I Doubled My Salary

October 15, 2018 by Penny 29 Comments
How to Double Your Salary as a Teacher

I did it. I finally did it. I doubled my salary. I’m not talking about my full-time income mixed with various side hustle streams. This has nothing to do with passion projects. No freelancing, no ghostwriting, none of it. I doubled my full-time salary. And I am so proud. There’s a lot of debate about … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: education, educator, fired, master's degree, raise, RIF, salary, teacher, teacher salary, teacher talk

Teacher Talk: 7 Ways to Build a Library with Free or Cheap Books

September 12, 2018 by Penny 11 Comments
7 Ways to Find Free Books Cheap Books for Your Library

The research is undeniable. Reading is hugely beneficial for kids and teens. What’s more is the numerous benefits reading provides just about anyone. Additionally, if you ask most writers what makes them great at their craft, you’re likely to hear one thing over and over again: great writers are great readers. But there’s a problem. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Teach Tagged: cheap books, classroom, classroom libraries, free books, Freecycle, libraries, secondhand, teach, teacher talk, teachers, teaching, thrifting

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