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Krystal Craiker
Become a Great Teacher
6 Min
How to Write T-TESS Goals with Examples
What Is T-TESS? The Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System process was developed by the Texas…
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Anna Arrowood
Become a Great Teacher
4 Min
Navigating a Mid-School Year Start
As excited as you are for your new career as a teacher, starting your field experience can be…
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Anna Arrowood
Become a Great Teacher
2 Min
iteach Candidate Follows in Her Parent’s Footsteps
iteach Candidate Follows in Her Parent’s Footsteps Madie McGregor always knew she wanted to…
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Anna Arrowood
Become a Great Teacher
2 Min
8 Traits That Make Great Teachers
8 Traits That Make Great Teachers Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of individuals…
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Anna Arrowood
Become a Great Teacher
4 Min
The 10 Benefits of Becoming a Teacher
The 10 Benefits of Becoming a Teacher Teaching is more than just a job; it’s a…
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Eddie Renz
Become a Great Teacher
8 Min
Own Your Gold
We are all Built for Something
When I was growing up, my parents always pushed us to try new…
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Eddie Renz
Become a Great Teacher
4 Min
Now is a Great Time to Become a Teacher
Get Certified to Become a Teacher
With the current teacher shortages across the United States,…
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Eddie Renz
Become a Great Teacher
3 Min
The Problem with Shame
"Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage." - Breńe Brown
Guilt vs. Shame
I…
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Eddie Renz
Become a Great Teacher
5 Min
Creativity in the Classroom
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
In 2017 I had the opportunity to travel to Rome. I had never seen the…