We all excel in different areas, and we’re each particularly awful in others. I happen to be really bad at committing to anything that doesn’t feel 100% right. I strongly encourage you to be terrible at it, too. I used to think it was a weakness, and so did my parents (I’m sure other millennials…
“I was incredibly fortunate to teach for four months through a volunteer program earlier this year in Phitsanulok, Thailand. I’ve traveled to so many places in the world, and it’s a goal of mine to visit as many places as I can, as often as I can. Luckily, as a college student, I was able to…
If you’re in higher education, stop what you’re doing and listen to The Scholarpreneur podcast. Scott Rank has done a great job of getting insightful and untraditional academics involved in his website and podcast. From former tenured professors who now own thriving businesses, to adjuncts who now have their own clients and classes for purchase,…
The trend of sleep-deprived and overworked Americans is widely acknowledged. Unfortunately, these days, it’s a badge of pride to say you’ve been “too busy” to work out, call a friend, prepare real food to eat, or even sit down. From time to time, I feel myself falling into each of these categories. What’s so great…
“My dream is to become a university professor in TESOL and to perform research on best teaching practices for English language learners; I want to work with students who are learning English. Currently, I’m serving as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) at a Malaysian national secondary school named SMK Seri Nilam. My journey as…
The library was closing, and I desperately needed another audiobook to listen to. In the last 2 minutes before they shut the doors, I grabbed this book because it seemed like something that was almost up my alley. The Likeability Factor: How to Boost Your L-Factor and Achieve Your Life’s Dreams by Tim Sanders. Starting…
“ I currently teach full-time in Orlando, Florida, and I own a Human Communication Consulting business. I’m also writing a book for recent STEM graduates entering the workforce that’s a hybrid between a textbook and a self-help book. It’s about transferring public speaking soft skills from the classroom to the workplace. I’ve held many teaching…
Have you ever wondered why so many teachers seem so happy? Or maybe you’ve had your own incredible journey as an educator. Many will tell you that it’s not just about teaching, it’s about the learning that happens, the inspiration that can come from the classroom, and the people one meets. For some time I’ve…
I wanted to write my recent book to add a new element to my classroom, and it all turned out better than I had hoped. I’m starting to see the results, and the value of hard work and optimism. I’ve always refused to believe that you can’t squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of life’s…
I’ve been camped out on my living room couch for most of the summer, writing, reading, and sleeping longer hours than normal. A needed respite, and a much-appreciated perk of having summers off. Yesterday, however, marked a return to campus to teach a 6-week-long Summer class at my usual 8 am time. Despite having to…