I loved that Title 1 School video. At the time when I read the comments there weren't any negative comments. Teaching at un underprivileged school is tough and there are problems that you don't have at an average school. You spoke about the adversities that come with teaching at a Title 1 School but you also were positive as well. Not everything is going to pleasant and you shouldn't have to hide that, my favourite part of your videos is you always show both the positives and the negatives that come with being a teacher!
You shouldn't have to sugarcoat YOUR personal experiences. I adore all your videos, even your early ones. You have been a massive source of inspiration for me in how I want my classroom to run. I always look forward to your videos.
I love watching her videos, and I am a veteran teacher! She has fantastic ideas too. I love to see her love for teaching and how much she cares about her students.
Girl you are brave for speaking out about your experience at a Title I school! A lot of teachers on the internet sugarcoat their teaching experiences to Pinterest perfect classrooms and students who are amazing. I work in a Title I school as well and I come home crying daily. I teach first grade and chairs fly, books are thrown, blinds are pulled from the wall. I have had my hair pulled, body beat, stabbed with scissors... it is not what I thought teaching would be like at ALL. I scroll through Instagram and wonder why can't I have what these teachers have?! keep your head up you are doing GREAT ❤️
Alexis Rose preach! I wish someone gave me advice and a realistic view of what my classroom would have been like instead of standing there the first day internally screaming when a chair was thrown
This upcoming school year I will be going into my 3rd year teaching at a title 1 school. I saw nothing wrong with your video. I even grew up and went to title 1 schools. I think it's amazing that you show and give insight. I wish I would of had videos like these a few years back! Keep going, for every one hater there's hundreds that you are encouraging and inspiring.
I teach at a Title 1 school as well and I completely agree with everything you said! It's rough and at the same time can give you the biggest joy to love those students. Keep it up girl!
Same here Sydney! I have taught at the same Title I school for 13 years - by choice! I love it. Yes there are challenges - and yes there are a multitude of blessings that come out of it.
I am a primary teacher at a Title 1 school on the west coast, and your video really rang true to my experiences as well! I really appreciate how in that video you spoke with truth AND respect. Thank you for talking about the hard things!! 💛
I wasn't gonna comment till you said when I woke up to look at the comments there were mostly hateful.i am a 12 year old boy and I've been watching your vids for about like 2 months and I love them every Saturday morning I wake up and watch them..
I'm an elementary teacher as well. I just finished my 5th year teaching, 2 years in Kindergarten and 3 years in first grade. I agreed with your comments on a Title 1 school. My first two years were as a Kinder teacher in a Title 1 school. Teaching is hard, it is extremely demanding. Two of the teachers I taught with in that district quit after their first year because they didn't "realize" how demanding this profession is. Yes, we are working hard to make a difference and yes, we want what is best for our students, but it doesn't change the fact that there are circumstances out of our control that greatly impact our students' learning. And there is not much that we can do about it, we just do the best that we can. I think underestimating how demanding this profession is, is one of the main reasons why we have a shortage of teachers across the nation. Yes, we are underpaid, overcrowded with students, micromanaged by administration, expected to have our students excel in standardize tests, etc. Whenever I'm ask about my profession I say it's the most rewarding thing I've done but the most demanding as well. Many outspoken people in education have never been in charge of a classroom, and until you teach you don't know what you are talking about. This is especially relevant towards legislators, parents, and administrators. Try not to dwell on the negative comments, they aren't worth the time or effort. I throughly enjoy your videos, I look forward to the next one. :)
You are so fun to watch! Thank you for being you, and sharing that with all of us. Truly hope you feel appreciated for all you do for so many. Blessings!
Yes yes yes! To all the interview videos and tips and templates and everything! I'm going to finish school in the fall and be interviewing in the spring/summer and I need help! Sample answers would be amazing!
Sara Moore how exciting! Good luck with the fall semester! I once got hired in January when winter break ended because a teacher left mid year. There are positions hiring sometimes around then!
Happily in the Middle thank you! I'm going to be a special education teacher and I'm worried about building relationships half way through the year, I'm think about subbing the the second semester? Any thoughts or advice?
Sample answers and the template would be great!! I've had over 20 interviews and it's so hard to stay positive! I feel like I must be doing something wrong. I'm looking for my first teaching job, so I only have student teaching experience and I feel like principals always go with someone with more experience.
Liz Polowczyk Hi there! I just want you to know that you are not alone! In my first year, I applied to over 52 positions in one summer, interviewed at a ton, and didn't get hired anywhere. I ended up working at Chipotle for a summer. Right before school started, I got hired. Lots of schools do hiring right before the school year starts because numbers of kids shift and change. Keep trying and stay positive!
I thought I was alone there! I graduated in 2015 applied to so many schools. Most didn't call back or even bother replying to emails. The best is being told you're not educated enough after JUST graduating! I took a break because of the defeat and I'm hoping to get a position this year.
If a principal saw these videos and the amount of organized prep that you put into your interviews, you'd get a job on the spot. :) Each general topic you named in your templates was spot-on perfect for a teaching interview. They're also super cute, and as teacher-y as you can be! ;) I would add working with others/your views on collaboration, what you believe the role of the principal/administration should be, how you handle criticism and suggestions, as well as how you communicate: with students, with other teachers, with your principal and superintendent, and with parents. And don't forget to research the school beforehand so that you know what their philosophies are and you can ask good questions and appeal to what they're looking for! Good luck, fellow teachers!! P.S. It is *super brave* of you to show the interview process, which can feel so stressful and discouraging at times. People need to see this and that they're not alone....even the best of teachers (like you) feel the struggle and frustration.
Let negative comments roll off of your shoulders! I have always taught at a Title 1 school, and it is rare that people are honest about how it really is. I will ALWAYS teach in a Title 1 school, but the struggle can be oh so real! Keep going, and push through the negativity doll!😊 Remember if you want positivity all the time, you'd literally have to be doing nothing note worthy, this just means you are kicking butt with your channel.
I appreciate your true honesty about everything! I just graduated high school, but I have two years of college done to become a teacher for preschool through 3rd grade. So it is so nice to see the good AND the bad parts of teaching. I would rather go into this career knowing as much as I can (without actually experiencing it myself yet). So thank you so, so much!
I'm so sorry people are so mean but just know you are a HUGE inspiration to many of us especially those still in school to become teachers. Your videos have prepared me so much more than what my college courses have. Lol ❤️
Just wanted to take the time to tell you again how much of a positive impact you have had on me and so many other people! I am a new teacher and have started making notes and lists of ideas from watching your videos because you inspire me and I hope to be half the teacher you are some day! I share your videos with all my friends! Never stop being you Michelle because you are truly a gift and we LOVE you!!
I love watching your videos. I am not a teacher but I find that watching your daily life some what reflects mine. I work at TARGET as a team leader and it some how feels like I'm a teacher. Long story short I hope everything goes well for you with the apartment/ town home search.
I completely agree with your view of what goes on at a title one campus. I have been working at one for 10 years. We have around 96% poverty and a mobility rate of over 50%. It makes the job difficult but rewarding. Keep your head up. You are awesome!!!
I'm a middle school math teacher going into my 6th year and I've enjoyed watching your teacher vlogs so much! Your enthusiasm is contagious! I'm glad the town home worked out and good luck with your interview!
I appreciate your candor for teaching in a title 1 school. I have wrapped up my 8th yr of teaching. My 2nd-5th years were in a title 1 middle school. What you talked about is TRUE! It's tough! This is what I have experienced and seen with title 1. Behavior is one of the biggest issues. There are far more kids with BIPs. Classroom mgmt can be an issue because universities and colleges do not prepare you enough to handle behaviors like: defiance, insubordination, and disrespect with lack of home support. I have taught in 3 title 1 schools and 2 of them had hardly any parental help. The third one I am in we do. When you work at a title 1 school, most times than not, the school overall isn't performing at state levels and that can mean more things you have to do as a teacher. Less autonomy, more micro-managing from admin, extremely detailed lesson plans, specific assessments given pretty often etc. This is my perspective of teaching in title 1 schools. The school I am at is title 1 and we have some of the things I mentioned above, but I am very lucky to have very supportive admin and lots of parental support with an awesome PTO. You are doing a great job!
I too teach at a Title 1 and absolutely everything you said is right on target. Whats even worse - is that often the teachers get blamed for the issues - "you must not be doing this that or the other" or "you should be doing more" ..... and we are also compared to the schools that are not Title I. Still, I teach where I teach by choice, and even with the challenges I can honestly say - I love it!
YES! Totally!! My second year was my worst year. I had a principal who criticized everything I did. She liked quiet classes and I taught with groups. She would nic-pick everything I did and then I was blamed for the behaviors of the class. I was a BT 2 with no support from my mentor. So I went home daily in tears. Many years later I realized it wasn't the right fit for me. You just don't know until you get in there, you know?! As a BT it's hard to voice concerns and issues without feeling like you are rocking the boat or causing issues on your team. I really love teaching the kiddos I have now and I have found my niche with the low/struggling students!
I really enjoy your videos, and appreciate that you keep it real. Cyber hugs to you. Best part of summer is we have our own schedules, meaning, don't apologize for sleeping late. It's your life, your journey.
Hey Michelle! I just wanted to say to keep your head up about your Title 1 teacher video. I will be completely honest with you, I used to be one of those Title 1 students whose parents struggled. It's teachers like you who changed my life and told me that the one thing I could control in life was my attitude towards my education. Please don't let anyone else dampen your spirit because you touch your students lives and are a positive person in their lives. If people can't understand that then they haven't watched enough of your videos or understand your teacher struggles. Anyways. Just wanted to send you some love this morning. Good luck on your interview on Tuesday and I'm super excited for your new townhouse!
I'm so glad you reclaimed your day after your interview was cancelled! I'm so pleased that your new home got sorted. Brilliant! What a difference a day makes.
I am very encouraged by your videos. I am a new teacher and your vlogs have been so helpful and very raw. I adore how honest you are and how you are not afraid to share anything about your life. Thank you for being you! I am a fan.
Congrats on the townhouse! Thank you for being honest about what teachers have to go through all school year. I'm a kindergarten teacher at a title 1 school and it is so sad to hear people that are NOT educators complain about teachers having summers off. I invite anyone to come spend a week hanging out in my classroom with my 20 5 year old students. Keep your head up. You are doing a wonderful job as a teacher and human being.
I will be a senior in high school and have no interest in being a teacher (I'm planning on going into engineering); however, I absolutely love your energetic personality and seeing all that you do as a teacher!
I don't know how you stay so calm about moving & trying to find a job! I wish you the best of luck. Any district would be lucky to have you for your dedication.
I am a 33 year veteran teacher. I love your vlogs. You give me much needed inspiration. I had the most challenging group of kids this year (2nd grade) ! I told my husband that I couldnt get through to them. I thought it was my age but after listening to your vlogs, I felt like I was doing the right things but nothing was working with a group of my kiddos. I also work in a title I school and have been there for 18 years. I also have implemented your word work bundle and most of my students loved it. Thanks for doing what you do!!!!!!😍
I've only taught at Title 1 schools and they are definitely all different. I thought your video was really great. Hateful comments are awful. Keep your head up, you are awesome. 😊👍🏻
I would love to see a video on your TPT journey! How you got started, did you intend for it to become so successful, and how much it's impacted your life income wise. Btw, I love watching your videos as a soon to be first year teacher this year!
Congratulations on your townhouse!!! So glad everything worked out for you! Love your videos so much..don't get discouraged by any of the negative people. There are always going to be people trying to bring you down but just keep doing your thing! :)
YES, sample interviews Q&A would be very much appreciated! I'm student teaching this fall and your videos make me very excited about entering the world of teaching! I appreciate your honesty as a person and as a teacher. Your positivity is truly inspirational! Keep on inspiring, Michelle!
Good luck with your interview!!! Please continue with the summer vlogs. I know that teachers already know what summer is like for a teacher, but any non-teachers who come across your channel would benefit from knowing that a teacher's summer "vacation" is not what non-teachers expect it to be. Being a teacher is a year-round job...it changes form at different times of the year, but it never really stops. In fact, I'm off to work on some plans for my next year's class right now! :D
Re: Warm fuzzy, thankful talk. I am a words of encouragement person, and every time you say how much our Pocketful of Primary community means to you it makes me smile. I look forward to every one of your vlogs. I celebrate when you are celebrating and I cry when you are crying. I'll admit, I felt a little strange by how connected I felt with our group - but really - isn't that what community is all about? You keep it up. You are awesome and you are making a POSITIVE difference!
I'm never one to comment on videos, but just know that you are loved and appreciated on this platform like you have brought so much joy into my mornings ever since summer has started I wake up, make my coffee, and start watching one of these vlogs. I even have started procrastinating on my work by watching old episodes of your channel, and honestly even though I may be a senior in High School just know that you are helping out so many teachers, aspiring teachers, and students like me that have an appreciation for the work that you guys do! ALSO I LOVE YOUR CAT HE/SHE IS SOOOOOOO CUTE!!
Michelle, I know you know this already, but sometimes you just need to hear it/read it from someone else: There will always be someone out there looking for a way to turn something positive into a negative. I absolutely LOVE how real you are and honest you are. Please don't pay attention to the 'haters'. They have nothing else better to do than to bring somebody down. They just crave attention. Keep being you because you rock!
I just want to say that I think you are great, honest, and real. We need more people like you in the world. Teaching in a Title 1 school is not for the faint of heart. It is hard, overwhelmed, time consuming, and tears at your heart. You get beat down, and are under appreciated. I've been cussed out by kids AND parents, I've had things thrown at me, I've been threatened with violence, I've had a parent back me against a wall and yell in my face, I've had kids throw chairs, desks, kids steal school supplies, my food, and even more. I never had anything remotely like that in a private school, or in non Title 1 schools. The struggle is real. Your experience is real and valid. Do not be ashamed or feel like you've done something wrong. You've created a platform to share about the your experiences teaching, and your experience at the title 1 school matters!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your summer vlogs! Please keep doing them - it's nice to see how other teachers spend their summers!! My husband and I are teachers and we don't work in the summer - everyone wonders what we do all summer! So glad you guys are all set with a new home...good luck with the move!
Watching your videos inspire me to finish school!! I cannot wait to become a teacher! I have 2 classes left for my associates degree and then I compete to get into the bachelors program in March!
You are amazing... I love your candor and openness. In the social media world there will unfortunately always be people the will voice their opinions in intelligent ways. Having thick skin helps and just focus on all the positive feedback you rice even which is plentiful. I will be starting my student teaching in the winter and you are a true inspiration! Keep up the great work and remember "You Rock!"
Preach girl! As a former teacher and mother of a teacher I admire you being honest on your channel. Unfortunately so many young teachers are not prepared for what those first years are going to like. Universities don't prepare you and i describe it as being thrown in the fire. It is sink or swim. So glad you have met another teacher to be a support system. Hope you have a wonderful year and I know you will get a teaching job. 😄
I'm in school to become a teacher and I really enjoy your videos, I appreciate your honesty with the struggles that teachers face. Hope you keep making videos and not let the negative people online stop you.
Can’t wait for your next video on interview tips and tricks as well as your sample templates! I’m sure everyone agrees it will be such a great help and source of information for us aspiring teachers. You rock, and all the best wishes for your interview. I’m sure you’ll get the job! Who wouldn’t like you? You’re simply adorable at first sight.
aw, that video was such a good summary of your experiences at a title 1 school. would you consider just disabling comments on future videos if you receive hate? your videos are so honest and a reliable source to many many teachers alike♡
that's a great idea...if people are being hateful just to be hateful don't let it stop you! All of your experiences, stories, and advice is so helpful to other teachers who are going through the same thing or who are getting ready to!
I'm currently still in college but I love watching your videos and how honest you are about your experience. I love your tips and ideas and watching these videos makes me feel so inspired and excited for when I actually start teaching.
I'm about to start a RUclips channel and you are such an inspiration! I am in the process of finishing my MAT and becoming a teacher and your videos are what help to prepare for when I start teaching. Don't worry about the haters, they only hate when you're doing well! Keep giving us the "real" about teaching! You're amazing, Michelle!
I just started watching your videos today and love everything about them. I am loving this summer series, as well as all of your teaching videos. I teach for Adult Education, and though it is not children, I love hearing your organization ideas and how you work through the daily struggles of being a teacher - because that is something that we all have in common. You have definitely encouraged and motivated me. I look forward to seeing what great things happen for you in the future.
It is really interesting seeing behind the scenes of what else is happening in your life, especially getting more insight on interviews and moving house. In regards to you getting hate and negative comments, like you said when you talk about important issues and things people are too scared to mention then you will get people who take it negatively and respond the same way but please don't take it to heart! I love every single video you make because as a trainee teacher it is really nice to pick up all of your tips and gain more understanding of the career I am getting myself into. Of course, I'm in the UK and you're based in the USA so there will be differences but honestly a lot of the tips are transferable across the globe and I find your videos really helpful! Good luck with your interview next week though I am sure you don't need any as you're an amazing person and fantastic teacher, good luck on the moving front too I know how crazy that can be! Thanks for continuing to make videos and thank you for all your helpful hints and tricks. Keep it up Michelle, what you're doing does make a difference :D
I love watching your videos! You are such an inspiration to me, as I want to be a primary teacher when I graduate university (I am going into first year this coming September). I love how you show the positives and negatives of teaching, and how you share real life situations that you have been through, as well as all of your experiences as a teacher. I think that what you are doing by showing the real, hard life of a teacher is very important, as teachers often get taken for granted, and taken advantage of. Your hard work and positive attitude really inspires me and I aspire to be a teacher just like you when I graduate.
Michelle, I have been watching your videos and following you on Facebook for months now, and I can honestly say that you are my favorite teacher RUclipsr. I am not saying that to butter you up. I am saying that because I see that both of our values for teaching align. Though we teach different things (You are a general education teacher, and I am a bilingual special education teacher.), we both have a love of teaching that is simply a part of our being. I, like you, spend hours upon hours before or after school working on stuff (lessons, lesson prep, organization, grading, IEPs, etc.). I also spend alot of my money on my classroom. I see it as an investment. I have worked at Title One schools for the majority of my 8 years as a teacher, and it is very difficult. I am not saying that working at a blue ribbon school is a walk in the park because teaching in general wherever you are requires hard work, commitment, and dedication. Nevertheless, teaching at a Title One school brings its own set of challenges that can be heartbreaking and make one feel defeated because many of these challenges are out of our control. These are systematic issues of poverty, unemployment, and housing. All we can do is control what happens in the four walls of our classrooms. You do an amazing job. Therefore, people can have all of the opinions they want but at the end of the day, from an outsider's perspective, I can tell you love your students and you love the teaching profession, and that's all that matters.
I love your videos...they are real and I appreciate that! I'm also glad you are making your summer videos, it would be too strange to not hear about your life over the summer! You are an inspiration to me as a teacher and as a person!
I'm obsessed with your videos!!! I've been binge watching for days. I'm a preschool teacher and I appreciate the real ness of your feelings about teaching. But I also just find your outside of school life nice and relatable
Michelle, I am a college student getting my degree for elementary education. I love that you are open and honest in your vlogs because it helps me to understand and better prepare myself for what lies ahead. I know I have a lot of challenges ahead of me not only because I'll be a new teacher, I'll also be in my mid 40s by the time I will be ready to start teaching, and I have cerebral palsy and am wheelchair bound so I don't expect my journey to be an easy one. I have already faced some pretty tough critics about going into teaching with my condition, but you are an inspiration to me, and help me keep believing that I can do this, and be a successful teacher. If I can make some kind of difference in just one child's life each school year then I can say I accomplished a small goal. Thank you again for just being you, and for being one of my biggest mentors in teaching. I love you like family. God bless you!
I love this channel. Please keep posting everything you are. The Title 1 School video was great, honest, and insightful. There aren't a ton of other teacher vloggers on RUclips who are as honest and open with the emotional side of teaching. Keep it up!!!
Hi Michelle, I love your videos and I appreciate that you are such an honest down-to-earth person. I watched your title 1 school video and I found it informative, honest and I completely understood what you wanted to say by it. Greetings from Bavaria in Germany, Marion :)
Thank you for all that you do! I appreciate your dedication to this channel. If feels as if you are our friends as well. I have been teaching for several years and it's always great to get a new/different perspective of things. Again, thanks and keep up the good work!!!
I love your organized mind! The templates and interview questions and sample answers would be great. Glad you found a place to live. Hope all goes well with the job search.
Ignore the negative comments. You are a great person. My mother taught at a Title 1 school and hated it. I witnessed what she went through. She ended up leaving after 2 years and doesn't want to teach again:(
Loved watching your first summer vlog. I liked the guest appearance by your cat and am so happy for you that the townhouse worked out. Good luck on your interview next week!
Yay!!! Super excited things worked out with the town house! Good luck on your interview!! They are very nerve racking, so I'm glad you were able to prep so much wish I would have done that lol I had two job interviews the same day, in person, and my first teacher interviews ever! Lol it was intense.
This is your channel, so talk about what ever it is that you feel like talking about! You are an amazing person. People will always have some thing bad to say, no matter what it's about! Keep being the best you that you can be! Don't let the hate bring you down. Let it make you stronger as a person, and help you grow!
Title 1 Schools are places where teachers teach because they want to make a difference. It is very rewarding and like you said, can be quite challenging because living in poverty is stressful for the children, their parents and family. You're right, it is difficult to have all the answers. Each teacher will have a wealth of stories about their experiences. The best thing we can do is reflect, focus on the needs of the students, and brainstorm with peers for ways to support our students. I enjoy your vlogs, RUclips and TPT. Thank you for sharing :)
One last thing I love love how you planned for your interview that would make ME feel so much more comfortable and organized in an interview! Yahoo for being approved for the townhome!!!
Please stay authentic! That's one of the many things I love about you, you are real!!! I work at a Title I school and it's a challenge, but the rewards far exceed those rough days.
I love your videos. please continue...over 50% of teachers leave the field the first 3 years. I believe it's because they are not prepared to work with many of the challenges associated with teaching. I always discuss with my students the challenges I faced as a teacher...especially classroom management challenges. I want them prepared. love your cat! keep up all the great work.
realistically.. unless u worked in a poverty stricken area where title 1 school are all that is present... most people won't understand how u feel. I'm empathize and pray for you daily... keep ur head up hun!!
i loved watching your title 1 school because i could relate to it soooo much! thank you for being so brave and being so real with this channel. you have such a large following because people can relate to you, at least i know i can :) when you teach at s title 1 school or any school really, and days are just really really tough, it is so comforting to know you are not alone and it's not just you and to hear someone else talk about their experiences being similar it is so refreshing. Thank you so much for your videos! i truly love watching them!
I've only taught at a title 1 schools and I agree, it's a totally different world. Thank you so much for being honest and so organized. I've been trying a lot of your organization tips and it's helped my scatterbrained self a lot. you're doing great.
Speaking as a former title 1 student and former case manager for a women's shelter...your video was fine and you said exactly what any teacher in those situations would have been thinking. Keep up the good work. I was a psych major and became a therapist. Been a stay at home mommy now a few years but your channel is making me seriously consider subbing on the side for a lil extra income. Found your channel when I was looking for ways to tech my lil preschooler. You're awesome!
Michelle, you are my fave, girl! I am going to be student teaching in a first grade classroom this fall and I hate the unknown so your videos are my lifeline right now. Thanks for vlogging your experiences!
I just kept saying "Do you boo!" this whole video. I go through the same exact feelings and emotions during the school year but we should never have to apologize for the way we feel because we go through some TOUGH STUFF. Do you!
I am going back to school to get a degree in early childhood education so I can teach. I love to watch your videos because, first of all, you are adorable(!), but also because you are so refreshingly honest about the teaching experience. I loved your video on teaching in a title I school. I think unfortunately in this day and age it's hard to be honest about anything without being called names. Thank you for your candor because it is actually helpful and important to those of us who want to prepare to be good teachers in the real world. Watching someone pretend that a day in the life of a teacher is all rainbows and unicorns would not be the least bit helpful.
I have been a Title One Paraprofessional over 20 years. I liked your video about Title One Schools. You have given me new ideas to use with my groups in your other videos. Thank you! Best of luck!
YES!!!! A sample answer video would be awesome!!! I haven't taught in a few years and know the world of education changed while I was away. Thanks for all you do, wish I had half of your energy!!!!!
You go girl!! You can share your opinions as much as you want !! Like my friend always says " Don't care about other people's opinions just care about what's in your heart!" ~ Lots of love from Georgia ❤️❤️
i'm a 8th grader, going into 9th grade. and just watching your vlogs makes me want to respect teachers more. i would love to watch a video of you decorating your new classroom if you get the job ( which i know you will!)
First of all, I found your Title 1 school video to be very accurate in general, not just relative to your experiences. Second of all, I love your videos, and I'm a secondary teacher. I started watching your channel recently, and I'm so excited to binge watch your older videos this summer. Third of all, would you consider making a video about vlogging as a teacher? I love watching teacher vlogs, and am considering vlogging my experiences as a high school teacher because it seems that all of the teacher vloggers are elementary teachers. I've also participated in a blogging challenge portraying a day in the life of a teacher for an entire school year, and I think filming it would bring a new dimension to the project (not that they would necessarily be connected). I'd appreciate your thoughts, insights, and tips on filming and the equipment you use. 💜
I didn't think there was anything wrong with your Title 1 video! I appreciated you being 100% real. I have recently found your channel and love it! I'm about to start my first year of teaching and have found your videos to be very uplifting!
Hi Michelle! I am a first year uni student studying primary teaching and I'm the same age as you! I am so grateful I found your channel, I have learnt so much through watching your videos :) thank you for all that you do and all the best for your new journey :)
I always love to see a day in the life! So sorry the negativity got to you on your supposed interview day! But yay for your new place!!!! Keep posting and I will keep watching! You always give great insight directly and indirectly! I would love to see your interview prep too! Your parents should be so proud of you!! You are intelligent, driven, productive, personable and good at what you do!!! God bless!
Yes, please do a video with sample answers. It's always nice to hear what kind of questions employers ask. As a community, we can share the various questions we've been asked during job interview! :)
I loved that Title 1 School video. At the time when I read the comments there weren't any negative comments. Teaching at un underprivileged school is tough and there are problems that you don't have at an average school. You spoke about the adversities that come with teaching at a Title 1 School but you also were positive as well. Not everything is going to pleasant and you shouldn't have to hide that, my favourite part of your videos is you always show both the positives and the negatives that come with being a teacher!
You shouldn't have to sugarcoat YOUR personal experiences. I adore all your videos, even your early ones. You have been a massive source of inspiration for me in how I want my classroom to run. I always look forward to your videos.
I agree !!!
Minta Morrison I know, me too! ❤
Who loves watching her videos
Casey McCarthy I do even tho I'm not a teacher
Casey McCarthy me!
Me even though I'm only 14
I love watching her videos, and I am a veteran teacher! She has fantastic ideas too. I love to see her love for teaching and how much she cares about her students.
Happily in the Middle 😝
Girl you are brave for speaking out about your experience at a Title I school! A lot of teachers on the internet sugarcoat their teaching experiences to Pinterest perfect classrooms and students who are amazing. I work in a Title I school as well and I come home crying daily. I teach first grade and chairs fly, books are thrown, blinds are pulled from the wall. I have had my hair pulled, body beat, stabbed with scissors... it is not what I thought teaching would be like at ALL. I scroll through Instagram and wonder why can't I have what these teachers have?! keep your head up you are doing GREAT ❤️
Alexis Rose preach! I wish someone gave me advice and a realistic view of what my classroom would have been like instead of standing there the first day internally screaming when a chair was thrown
Alexis Rose I could not relate to this comment more. It is so encouraging to know you are not the only one feeling that way.
This upcoming school year I will be going into my 3rd year teaching at a title 1 school. I saw nothing wrong with your video. I even grew up and went to title 1 schools. I think it's amazing that you show and give insight. I wish I would of had videos like these a few years back! Keep going, for every one hater there's hundreds that you are encouraging and inspiring.
Girl there are people who just love to hate on others. You just keep doing what you are doing. chin up.
I teach at a Title 1 school as well and I completely agree with everything you said! It's rough and at the same time can give you the biggest joy to love those students. Keep it up girl!
Same here Sydney! I have taught at the same Title I school for 13 years - by choice! I love it. Yes there are challenges - and yes there are a multitude of blessings that come out of it.
I am a primary teacher at a Title 1 school on the west coast, and your video really rang true to my experiences as well! I really appreciate how in that video you spoke with truth AND respect. Thank you for talking about the hard things!! 💛
I'm going to start a guessing game before I watch - how long before Michelle mentions or goes into Target?! You're so funny! Really enjoy your vlogs
Lynn Fielder I swear Target should sponsor her. Haha
I wasn't gonna comment till you said when I woke up to look at the comments there were mostly hateful.i am a 12 year old boy and I've been watching your vids for about like 2 months and I love them every Saturday morning I wake up and watch them..
I'm an elementary teacher as well. I just finished my 5th year teaching, 2 years in Kindergarten and 3 years in first grade. I agreed with your comments on a Title 1 school. My first two years were as a Kinder teacher in a Title 1 school. Teaching is hard, it is extremely demanding. Two of the teachers I taught with in that district quit after their first year because they didn't "realize" how demanding this profession is. Yes, we are working hard to make a difference and yes, we want what is best for our students, but it doesn't change the fact that there are circumstances out of our control that greatly impact our students' learning. And there is not much that we can do about it, we just do the best that we can. I think underestimating how demanding this profession is, is one of the main reasons why we have a shortage of teachers across the nation. Yes, we are underpaid, overcrowded with students, micromanaged by administration, expected to have our students excel in standardize tests, etc. Whenever I'm ask about my profession I say it's the most rewarding thing I've done but the most demanding as well. Many outspoken people in education have never been in charge of a classroom, and until you teach you don't know what you are talking about. This is especially relevant towards legislators, parents, and administrators. Try not to dwell on the negative comments, they aren't worth the time or effort. I throughly enjoy your videos, I look forward to the next one. :)
You are so fun to watch! Thank you for being you, and sharing that with all of us. Truly hope you feel appreciated for all you do for so many. Blessings!
Yes yes yes! To all the interview videos and tips and templates and everything! I'm going to finish school in the fall and be interviewing in the spring/summer and I need help! Sample answers would be amazing!
Sara Moore how exciting! Good luck with the fall semester! I once got hired in January when winter break ended because a teacher left mid year. There are positions hiring sometimes around then!
Happily in the Middle thank you! I'm going to be a special education teacher and I'm worried about building relationships half way through the year, I'm think about subbing the the second semester? Any thoughts or advice?
Sample answers and the template would be great!! I've had over 20 interviews and it's so hard to stay positive! I feel like I must be doing something wrong. I'm looking for my first teaching job, so I only have student teaching experience and I feel like principals always go with someone with more experience.
Liz Polowczyk same here!
Have you thought about subbing for a while first?
Halle Knox I've been subbing for two years and still no luck. I live in a super competitive district though.
Liz Polowczyk Hi there! I just want you to know that you are not alone! In my first year, I applied to over 52 positions in one summer, interviewed at a ton, and didn't get hired anywhere. I ended up working at Chipotle for a summer. Right before school started, I got hired. Lots of schools do hiring right before the school year starts because numbers of kids shift and change. Keep trying and stay positive!
I thought I was alone there! I graduated in 2015 applied to so many schools. Most didn't call back or even bother replying to emails. The best is being told you're not educated enough after JUST graduating! I took a break because of the defeat and I'm hoping to get a position this year.
If a principal saw these videos and the amount of organized prep that you put into your interviews, you'd get a job on the spot. :)
Each general topic you named in your templates was spot-on perfect for a teaching interview. They're also super cute, and as teacher-y as you can be! ;) I would add working with others/your views on collaboration, what you believe the role of the principal/administration should be, how you handle criticism and suggestions, as well as how you communicate: with students, with other teachers, with your principal and superintendent, and with parents. And don't forget to research the school beforehand so that you know what their philosophies are and you can ask good questions and appeal to what they're looking for! Good luck, fellow teachers!!
P.S. It is *super brave* of you to show the interview process, which can feel so stressful and discouraging at times. People need to see this and that they're not alone....even the best of teachers (like you) feel the struggle and frustration.
Let negative comments roll off of your shoulders! I have always taught at a Title 1 school, and it is rare that people are honest about how it really is. I will ALWAYS teach in a Title 1 school, but the struggle can be oh so real! Keep going, and push through the negativity doll!😊 Remember if you want positivity all the time, you'd literally have to be doing nothing note worthy, this just means you are kicking butt with your channel.
LaDazha - I agree!!!!!
I appreciate your true honesty about everything! I just graduated high school, but I have two years of college done to become a teacher for preschool through 3rd grade. So it is so nice to see the good AND the bad parts of teaching. I would rather go into this career knowing as much as I can (without actually experiencing it myself yet). So thank you so, so much!
I'm so sorry people are so mean but just know you are a HUGE inspiration to many of us especially those still in school to become teachers. Your videos have prepared me so much more than what my college courses have. Lol ❤️
Ariana Garcia I agree. She IS amazing!
Ariana - she is an inspiration for those who have been teaching for years too. :-)
Beverly Corley Im glad! She has all kinds of teachers looking up to her. :)
Just wanted to take the time to tell you again how much of a positive impact you have had on me and so many other people! I am a new teacher and have started making notes and lists of ideas from watching your videos because you inspire me and I hope to be half the teacher you are some day! I share your videos with all my friends! Never stop being you Michelle because you are truly a gift and we LOVE you!!
I love watching your videos. I am not a teacher but I find that watching your daily life some what reflects mine. I work at TARGET as a team leader and it some how feels like I'm a teacher. Long story short I hope everything goes well for you with the apartment/ town home search.
I completely agree with your view of what goes on at a title one campus. I have been working at one for 10 years. We have around 96% poverty and a mobility rate of over 50%. It makes the job difficult but rewarding. Keep your head up. You are awesome!!!
I'm a middle school math teacher going into my 6th year and I've enjoyed watching your teacher vlogs so much! Your enthusiasm is contagious! I'm glad the town home worked out and good luck with your interview!
I appreciate your candor for teaching in a title 1 school. I have wrapped up my 8th yr of teaching. My 2nd-5th years were in a title 1 middle school. What you talked about is TRUE! It's tough! This is what I have experienced and seen with title 1. Behavior is one of the biggest issues. There are far more kids with BIPs. Classroom mgmt can be an issue because universities and colleges do not prepare you enough to handle behaviors like: defiance, insubordination, and disrespect with lack of home support. I have taught in 3 title 1 schools and 2 of them had hardly any parental help. The third one I am in we do. When you work at a title 1 school, most times than not, the school overall isn't performing at state levels and that can mean more things you have to do as a teacher. Less autonomy, more micro-managing from admin, extremely detailed lesson plans, specific assessments given pretty often etc. This is my perspective of teaching in title 1 schools. The school I am at is title 1 and we have some of the things I mentioned above, but I am very lucky to have very supportive admin and lots of parental support with an awesome PTO. You are doing a great job!
I too teach at a Title 1 and absolutely everything you said is right on target. Whats even worse - is that often the teachers get blamed for the issues - "you must not be doing this that or the other" or "you should be doing more" ..... and we are also compared to the schools that are not Title I. Still, I teach where I teach by choice, and even with the challenges I can honestly say - I love it!
YES! Totally!! My second year was my worst year. I had a principal who criticized everything I did. She liked quiet classes and I taught with groups. She would nic-pick everything I did and then I was blamed for the behaviors of the class. I was a BT 2 with no support from my mentor. So I went home daily in tears. Many years later I realized it wasn't the right fit for me. You just don't know until you get in there, you know?! As a BT it's hard to voice concerns and issues without feeling like you are rocking the boat or causing issues on your team. I really love teaching the kiddos I have now and I have found my niche with the low/struggling students!
"It's 3am I'm going to sleep"
*sees Notification for Pocket full of primary video
"Good thing time isn't real!"
I really enjoy your videos, and appreciate that you keep it real. Cyber hugs to you. Best part of summer is we have our own schedules, meaning, don't apologize for sleeping late. It's your life, your journey.
Hey Michelle! I just wanted to say to keep your head up about your Title 1 teacher video. I will be completely honest with you, I used to be one of those Title 1 students whose parents struggled. It's teachers like you who changed my life and told me that the one thing I could control in life was my attitude towards my education. Please don't let anyone else dampen your spirit because you touch your students lives and are a positive person in their lives. If people can't understand that then they haven't watched enough of your videos or understand your teacher struggles. Anyways. Just wanted to send you some love this morning.
Good luck on your interview on Tuesday and I'm super excited for your new townhouse!
I'm so glad you reclaimed your day after your interview was cancelled! I'm so pleased that your new home got sorted. Brilliant! What a difference a day makes.
I am very encouraged by your videos. I am a new teacher and your vlogs have been so helpful and very raw. I adore how honest you are and how you are not afraid to share anything about your life. Thank you for being you! I am a fan.
Congrats on the townhouse! Thank you for being honest about what teachers have to go through all school year. I'm a kindergarten teacher at a title 1 school and it is so sad to hear people that are NOT educators complain about teachers having summers off. I invite anyone to come spend a week hanging out in my classroom with my 20 5 year old students. Keep your head up. You are doing a wonderful job as a teacher and human being.
"A cozy classroom" teaches at a Title 1 school too and loves organization, etc. I think you would really enjoy her channel.
I will be a senior in high school and have no interest in being a teacher (I'm planning on going into engineering); however, I absolutely love your energetic personality and seeing all that you do as a teacher!
I don't know how you stay so calm about moving & trying to find a job! I wish you the best of luck. Any district would be lucky to have you for your dedication.
You don't need to worry about the people who comment mean things your so great 😁 also you still look pretty without makeup
I am a 33 year veteran teacher. I love your vlogs. You give me much needed inspiration. I had the most challenging group of kids this year (2nd grade) ! I told my husband that I couldnt get through to them. I thought it was my age but after listening to your vlogs, I felt like I was doing the right things but nothing was working with a group of my kiddos. I also work in a title I school and have been there for 18 years. I also have implemented your word work bundle and most of my students loved it. Thanks for doing what you do!!!!!!😍
I've only taught at Title 1 schools and they are definitely all different. I thought your video was really great. Hateful comments are awful. Keep your head up, you are awesome. 😊👍🏻
I would love to see a video on your TPT journey! How you got started, did you intend for it to become so successful, and how much it's impacted your life income wise. Btw, I love watching your videos as a soon to be first year teacher this year!
Congratulations on your townhouse!!! So glad everything worked out for you! Love your videos so much..don't get discouraged by any of the negative people. There are always going to be people trying to bring you down but just keep doing your thing! :)
You NEED to keep that video up! Even if you just disable the comments. But that video is IMPORTANT. What you say is IMPORTANT.
Yeah, that's a great idea!
YES, sample interviews Q&A would be very much appreciated! I'm student teaching this fall and your videos make me very excited about entering the world of teaching! I appreciate your honesty as a person and as a teacher. Your positivity is truly inspirational! Keep on inspiring, Michelle!
Good luck with your interview!!! Please continue with the summer vlogs. I know that teachers already know what summer is like for a teacher, but any non-teachers who come across your channel would benefit from knowing that a teacher's summer "vacation" is not what non-teachers expect it to be. Being a teacher is a year-round job...it changes form at different times of the year, but it never really stops. In fact, I'm off to work on some plans for my next year's class right now! :D
I love you so much!! You have made me want to be a teacher. Stay strong. This is temporary. Everything will turn out fine. Good luck with everything
Re: Warm fuzzy, thankful talk. I am a words of encouragement person, and every time you say how much our Pocketful of Primary community means to you it makes me smile. I look forward to every one of your vlogs. I celebrate when you are celebrating and I cry when you are crying. I'll admit, I felt a little strange by how connected I felt with our group - but really - isn't that what community is all about? You keep it up. You are awesome and you are making a POSITIVE difference!
I'm never one to comment on videos, but just know that you are loved and appreciated on this platform like you have brought so much joy into my mornings ever since summer has started I wake up, make my coffee, and start watching one of these vlogs. I even have started procrastinating on my work by watching old episodes of your channel, and honestly even though I may be a senior in High School just know that you are helping out so many teachers, aspiring teachers, and students like me that have an appreciation for the work that you guys do! ALSO I LOVE YOUR CAT HE/SHE IS SOOOOOOO CUTE!!
Michelle, I know you know this already, but sometimes you just need to hear it/read it from someone else: There will always be someone out there looking for a way to turn something positive into a negative. I absolutely LOVE how real you are and honest you are. Please don't pay attention to the 'haters'. They have nothing else better to do than to bring somebody down. They just crave attention. Keep being you because you rock!
I just want to say that I think you are great, honest, and real. We need more people like you in the world. Teaching in a Title 1 school is not for the faint of heart. It is hard, overwhelmed, time consuming, and tears at your heart. You get beat down, and are under appreciated. I've been cussed out by kids AND parents, I've had things thrown at me, I've been threatened with violence, I've had a parent back me against a wall and yell in my face, I've had kids throw chairs, desks, kids steal school supplies, my food, and even more. I never had anything remotely like that in a private school, or in non Title 1 schools. The struggle is real. Your experience is real and valid. Do not be ashamed or feel like you've done something wrong. You've created a platform to share about the your experiences teaching, and your experience at the title 1 school matters!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your summer vlogs! Please keep doing them - it's nice to see how other teachers spend their summers!! My husband and I are teachers and we don't work in the summer - everyone wonders what we do all summer! So glad you guys are all set with a new home...good luck with the move!
Watching your videos inspire me to finish school!! I cannot wait to become a teacher! I have 2 classes left for my associates degree and then I compete to get into the bachelors program in March!
You are amazing... I love your candor and openness. In the social media world there will unfortunately always be people the will voice their opinions in intelligent ways. Having thick skin helps and just focus on all the positive feedback you rice even which is plentiful. I will be starting my student teaching in the winter and you are a true inspiration! Keep up the great work and remember "You Rock!"
Thanks for being so transparent & talking about the hard issues that teachers face!
Preach girl! As a former teacher and mother of a teacher I admire you being honest on your channel. Unfortunately so many young teachers are not prepared for what those first years are going to like. Universities don't prepare you and i describe it as being thrown in the fire. It is sink or swim. So glad you have met another teacher to be a support system. Hope you have a wonderful year and I know you will get a teaching job. 😄
I'm in school to become a teacher and I really enjoy your videos, I appreciate your honesty with the struggles that teachers face. Hope you keep making videos and not let the negative people online stop you.
Can’t wait for your next video on interview tips and tricks as well as your sample templates! I’m sure everyone agrees it will be such a great help and source of information for us aspiring teachers. You rock, and all the best wishes for your interview. I’m sure you’ll get the job! Who wouldn’t like you? You’re simply adorable at first sight.
aw, that video was such a good summary of your experiences at a title 1 school. would you consider just disabling comments on future videos if you receive hate? your videos are so honest and a reliable source to many many teachers alike♡
that's a great idea...if people are being hateful just to be hateful don't let it stop you! All of your experiences, stories, and advice is so helpful to other teachers who are going through the same thing or who are getting ready to!
I'm currently still in college but I love watching your videos and how honest you are about your experience. I love your tips and ideas and watching these videos makes me feel so inspired and excited for when I actually start teaching.
I'm about to start a RUclips channel and you are such an inspiration! I am in the process of finishing my MAT and becoming a teacher and your videos are what help to prepare for when I start teaching. Don't worry about the haters, they only hate when you're doing well! Keep giving us the "real" about teaching! You're amazing, Michelle!
I just started watching your videos today and love everything about them. I am loving this summer series, as well as all of your teaching videos. I teach for Adult Education, and though it is not children, I love hearing your organization ideas and how you work through the daily struggles of being a teacher - because that is something that we all have in common. You have definitely encouraged and motivated me. I look forward to seeing what great things happen for you in the future.
I'm a title 1 teacher as well. you said absolutely nothing wrong!!!!!
It is really interesting seeing behind the scenes of what else is happening in your life, especially getting more insight on interviews and moving house. In regards to you getting hate and negative comments, like you said when you talk about important issues and things people are too scared to mention then you will get people who take it negatively and respond the same way but please don't take it to heart! I love every single video you make because as a trainee teacher it is really nice to pick up all of your tips and gain more understanding of the career I am getting myself into. Of course, I'm in the UK and you're based in the USA so there will be differences but honestly a lot of the tips are transferable across the globe and I find your videos really helpful! Good luck with your interview next week though I am sure you don't need any as you're an amazing person and fantastic teacher, good luck on the moving front too I know how crazy that can be! Thanks for continuing to make videos and thank you for all your helpful hints and tricks. Keep it up Michelle, what you're doing does make a difference :D
I love watching your videos! You are such an inspiration to me, as I want to be a primary teacher when I graduate university (I am going into first year this coming September). I love how you show the positives and negatives of teaching, and how you share real life situations that you have been through, as well as all of your experiences as a teacher. I think that what you are doing by showing the real, hard life of a teacher is very important, as teachers often get taken for granted, and taken advantage of. Your hard work and positive attitude really inspires me and I aspire to be a teacher just like you when I graduate.
Michelle, I have been watching your videos and following you on Facebook for months now, and I can honestly say that you are my favorite teacher RUclipsr. I am not saying that to butter you up. I am saying that because I see that both of our values for teaching align. Though we teach different things (You are a general education teacher, and I am a bilingual special education teacher.), we both have a love of teaching that is simply a part of our being. I, like you, spend hours upon hours before or after school working on stuff (lessons, lesson prep, organization, grading, IEPs, etc.). I also spend alot of my money on my classroom. I see it as an investment. I have worked at Title One schools for the majority of my 8 years as a teacher, and it is very difficult. I am not saying that working at a blue ribbon school is a walk in the park because teaching in general wherever you are requires hard work, commitment, and dedication. Nevertheless, teaching at a Title One school brings its own set of challenges that can be heartbreaking and make one feel defeated because many of these challenges are out of our control. These are systematic issues of poverty, unemployment, and housing. All we can do is control what happens in the four walls of our classrooms. You do an amazing job. Therefore, people can have all of the opinions they want but at the end of the day, from an outsider's perspective, I can tell you love your students and you love the teaching profession, and that's all that matters.
Maria H - soooo true!!! I am right there with you! Awesome post!
I love your videos...they are real and I appreciate that! I'm also glad you are making your summer videos, it would be too strange to not hear about your life over the summer! You are an inspiration to me as a teacher and as a person!
I'm obsessed with your videos!!! I've been binge watching for days. I'm a preschool teacher and I appreciate the real ness of your feelings about teaching. But I also just find your outside of school life nice and relatable
Michelle,
I am a college student getting my degree for elementary education. I love that you are open and honest in your vlogs because it helps me to understand and better prepare myself for what lies ahead. I know I have a lot of challenges ahead of me not only because I'll be a new teacher, I'll also be in my mid 40s by the time I will be ready to start teaching, and I have cerebral palsy and am wheelchair bound so I don't expect my journey to be an easy one. I have already faced some pretty tough critics about going into teaching with my condition, but you are an inspiration to me, and help me keep believing that I can do this, and be a successful teacher. If I can make some kind of difference in just one child's life each school year then I can say I accomplished a small goal. Thank you again for just being you, and for being one of my biggest mentors in teaching. I love you like family. God bless you!
Stay encouraged. You never know who needs to hear exactly what you're saying. It's your truth... own it and share it! SMILE 😁
I love this channel. Please keep posting everything you are. The Title 1 School video was great, honest, and insightful. There aren't a ton of other teacher vloggers on RUclips who are as honest and open with the emotional side of teaching. Keep it up!!!
Hi Michelle, I love your videos and I appreciate that you are such an honest down-to-earth person. I watched your title 1 school video and I found it informative, honest and I completely understood what you wanted to say by it. Greetings from Bavaria in Germany, Marion :)
Thank you for all that you do! I appreciate your dedication to this channel. If feels as if you are our friends as well. I have been teaching for several years and it's always great to get a new/different perspective of things. Again, thanks and keep up the good work!!!
I love your organized mind! The templates and interview questions and sample answers would be great. Glad you found a place to live. Hope all goes well with the job search.
Ignore the negative comments. You are a great person. My mother taught at a Title 1 school and hated it. I witnessed what she went through. She ended up leaving after 2 years and doesn't want to teach again:(
Loved watching your first summer vlog. I liked the guest appearance by your cat and am so happy for you that the townhouse worked out. Good luck on your interview next week!
Yay!!! Super excited things worked out with the town house! Good luck on your interview!! They are very nerve racking, so I'm glad you were able to prep so much wish I would have done that lol I had two job interviews the same day, in person, and my first teacher interviews ever! Lol it was intense.
Sample interview question answers video, yes please!
This is your channel, so talk about what ever it is that you feel like talking about! You are an amazing person. People will always have some thing bad to say, no matter what it's about! Keep being the best you that you can be! Don't let the hate bring you down. Let it make you stronger as a person, and help you grow!
I enjoy all your videos! Congrats on the townhouse rental! Everything else will fall into place, as well.
I am going through such a hard time right now and just watching your videos make me feel so much better. Thank you, Michelle💜
Title 1 Schools are places where teachers teach because they want to make a difference. It is very rewarding and like you said, can be quite challenging because living in poverty is stressful for the children, their parents and family. You're right, it is difficult to have all the answers. Each teacher will have a wealth of stories about their experiences. The best thing we can do is reflect, focus on the needs of the students, and brainstorm with peers for ways to support our students. I enjoy your vlogs, RUclips and TPT. Thank you for sharing :)
One last thing I love love how you planned for your interview that would make ME feel so much more comfortable and organized in an interview!
Yahoo for being approved for the townhome!!!
Please stay authentic! That's one of the many things I love about you, you are real!!! I work at a Title I school and it's a challenge, but the rewards far exceed those rough days.
I love your videos. please continue...over 50% of teachers leave the field the first 3 years. I believe it's because they are not prepared to work with many of the challenges associated with teaching. I always discuss with my students the challenges I faced as a teacher...especially classroom management challenges. I want them prepared. love your cat! keep up all the great work.
realistically.. unless u worked in a poverty stricken area where title 1 school are all that is present... most people won't understand how u feel. I'm empathize and pray for you daily... keep ur head up hun!!
i loved watching your title 1 school because i could relate to it soooo much! thank you for being so brave and being so real with this channel. you have such a large following because people can relate to you, at least i know i can :) when you teach at s title 1 school or any school really, and days are just really really tough, it is so comforting to know you are not alone and it's not just you and to hear someone else talk about their experiences being similar it is so refreshing. Thank you so much for your videos! i truly love watching them!
I've only taught at a title 1 schools and I agree, it's a totally different world. Thank you so much for being honest and so organized. I've been trying a lot of your organization tips and it's helped my scatterbrained self a lot. you're doing great.
Good for you! Young and Gutsy! Keep being truthful so that others can have a resource to evaluate what their choices are!
Speaking as a former title 1 student and former case manager for a women's shelter...your video was fine and you said exactly what any teacher in those situations would have been thinking. Keep up the good work. I was a psych major and became a therapist. Been a stay at home mommy now a few years but your channel is making me seriously consider subbing on the side for a lil extra income. Found your channel when I was looking for ways to tech my lil preschooler. You're awesome!
Michelle, you are my fave, girl! I am going to be student teaching in a first grade classroom this fall and I hate the unknown so your videos are my lifeline right now. Thanks for vlogging your experiences!
I just kept saying "Do you boo!" this whole video. I go through the same exact feelings and emotions during the school year but we should never have to apologize for the way we feel because we go through some TOUGH STUFF. Do you!
I am going back to school to get a degree in early childhood education so I can teach. I love to watch your videos because, first of all, you are adorable(!), but also because you are so refreshingly honest about the teaching experience. I loved your video on teaching in a title I school. I think unfortunately in this day and age it's hard to be honest about anything without being called names. Thank you for your candor because it is actually helpful and important to those of us who want to prepare to be good teachers in the real world. Watching someone pretend that a day in the life of a teacher is all rainbows and unicorns would not be the least bit helpful.
I have been a Title One Paraprofessional over 20 years. I liked your video about Title One Schools. You have given me new ideas to use with my groups in your other videos. Thank you! Best of luck!
Yes sample questions and answers! That would be so helpful! You rock!
Yes please, a video with sample answers
I love the summer vlogs thx so much. Just a quick one did you take down the video?
YES!!!! A sample answer video would be awesome!!! I haven't taught in a few years and know the world of education changed while I was away.
Thanks for all you do, wish I had half of your energy!!!!!
You go girl!! You can share your opinions as much as you want !! Like my friend always says " Don't care about other people's opinions just care about what's in your heart!" ~ Lots of love from Georgia ❤️❤️
i'm a 8th grader, going into 9th grade. and just watching your vlogs makes me want to respect teachers more. i would love to watch a video of you decorating your new classroom if you get the job ( which i know you will!)
Kat Padilla I'll be a freshman next year too and I totally agree!!
First of all, I found your Title 1 school video to be very accurate in general, not just relative to your experiences. Second of all, I love your videos, and I'm a secondary teacher. I started watching your channel recently, and I'm so excited to binge watch your older videos this summer. Third of all, would you consider making a video about vlogging as a teacher? I love watching teacher vlogs, and am considering vlogging my experiences as a high school teacher because it seems that all of the teacher vloggers are elementary teachers. I've also participated in a blogging challenge portraying a day in the life of a teacher for an entire school year, and I think filming it would bring a new dimension to the project (not that they would necessarily be connected). I'd appreciate your thoughts, insights, and tips on filming and the equipment you use. 💜
I didn't think there was anything wrong with your Title 1 video! I appreciated you being 100% real. I have recently found your channel and love it! I'm about to start my first year of teaching and have found your videos to be very uplifting!
Hi Michelle! I am a first year uni student studying primary teaching and I'm the same age as you! I am so grateful I found your channel, I have learnt so much through watching your videos :) thank you for all that you do and all the best for your new journey :)
I always love to see a day in the life! So sorry the negativity got to you on your supposed interview day! But yay for your new place!!!! Keep posting and I will keep watching! You always give great insight directly and indirectly! I would love to see your interview prep too! Your parents should be so proud of you!! You are intelligent, driven, productive, personable and good at what you do!!! God bless!
Yes, please do a video with sample answers. It's always nice to hear what kind of questions employers ask. As a community, we can share the various questions we've been asked during job interview! :)
Billy is such a good sport with the shopping and Target runs! Great Vlog! Fingers crossed for both of you finding employment....you got this.