Getting ready for a teacher interview can feel overwhelming, but walking in with the right preparation makes all the difference. In this post, Kathleen Jasper shares three essential tips every teacher candidate should know before interview day: how to present a solid classroom management plan, how to talk confidently about supporting struggling students through differentiated instruction, and why staying positive — even when discussing a difficult work experience — can make or break your chances of getting hired. Whether you are a first-time teacher or a seasoned educator making a school change, these strategies will help you answer the questions principals care about most.

In this blog post, you will learn exactly what school principals evaluate during teacher job interviews — and what you...

In this blog post, we’re diving into one of the most common challenges teachers face — classroom management. Whether you’re...

In this blog post, MTSS—short for Multi-Tiered System of Supports—is unpacked in clear, practical terms, with examples for the classroom...

In this blog post, we’ll break down exactly what Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are, what they are not, and how...

In this blog post, we explore one of the most critical aspects of classroom management: routines and procedures. The start...

In this blog post, I’m sharing one of my favorite no-prep strategies that transforms vocabulary instruction across all subject areas:...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the real challenges and rewarding surprises that come with changing careers to become a...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use ChatGPT in the classroom to streamline lesson planning, improve classroom management,...

In this blog post, we’re diving deep into Bloom’s Taxonomy—what it is, how to understand it, and how to apply...

It's that time of year when many educators are preparing for interviews—whether you're switching schools or stepping into the profession...

In this blog post, we’re diving into differentiated instruction. Recently, we had a short video go viral, and for me,...

In this blog post, we dive into academic standards: what they are, how they differ from objectives, and their role...

In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies to boost reading comprehension in students, valuable whether you’re teaching reading specifically...