For the first four years of my career, I taught middle school. When you tell people you teach middle school, they often respond with a sour look, and a “wow, that must be so difficult.” And, at times, it was difficult. Of course, they should also know that middle school is arguably the toughest timeContinue reading “I am a Better High School Teacher Because I Taught Middle School First”
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Reflections on CSTA 2019
One of the things they don’t (or more likely, can’t) prepare you for as you move into teaching computer science is how alone you feel sometimes. As high of a demand as there is for computer science, both in the workplace and in schools, oftentimes you are the only computer science teacher in the building.Continue reading “Reflections on CSTA 2019”
Halfway Point!
Running is one of my favorite things to do. I’m not particularly good at it (my motto used to be “not fast, not last”), but it makes for a wonderful way to destress and get some much needed alone time all while prioritizing my fitness. I’ve run seven marathons and a handful of half marathons,Continue reading “Halfway Point!”
Jen Manly 