Teacher Identity
This phrase describes how teaching becomes part of how you see the world and interact with it daily.
What is “Teaching isn’t just a job—it’s who you are”?
This is the minimum expectation for teacher performance.
What is Proficient?
Teachers receive their last paycheck before this event in December.
What is Winter Break?
These two months are considered the toughest stretch of the school year.
What are February and March?
This is the mode most first-year teachers operate in.
What is Survival Mode?
Teachers often find themselves doing this at dinner parties, even when off the clock.
What is explaining concepts or organizing information?
Teachers who grow view feedback as this.
What is a professional tool or opportunity?
This is the length of the paycheck gap between December and January.
What is nearly 7 weeks?
This strategy helps combat seasonal fatigue and low motivation.
What are small celebrations and brain breaks?
By years two and three, teachers begin to develop these.
What are routines and confidence?
This is why self-care is essential for teachers.
What is the emotional weight of teaching and the need for boundaries?
This level of performance involves refining your craft and implementing feedback.
What is Exemplary?
This budgeting tip helps teachers avoid financial stress during the holiday gap.
What is setting aside funds in November?
This phrase reminds teachers that relief is on the horizon.
What is “Spring break is coming”?
Around year seven, teachers often face this decision.
What is whether to stay or leave the profession?