Introductions

Jennifer - posted on 11/13/2008

Hey! I teach Kindergarten in NC and have a wonderfully entertaining (exhausting) 13 month old.

Amanda - posted on 11/13/2008

Hi everyone! I am a mom of an amazing 6-month-old girl, Madelyn, and I teach 4th grade in MA. I have a very tough class this year which has made it tremendously difficult to transition back to working while having a baby. I am glad for the support I anticipate from these boards!

Carrie - posted on 11/13/2008

I am a mom to an eleven year old son and a nine year old daughter. They are very involved with EVERYTHING! I teach 7th grade communication arts (English), 7th grade reading, 6th grade reading, and HS Mass Media Communications (Newspaper & Yearbook). This is my second year teaching, and, well, I'm not sure that it is possible to balance time!!!!

Sara - posted on 11/13/2008

Hi! I am a mom of two...Hannah is 4 1/2 and Amelia is 3. I'm an Early Intervention Special Education Teacher for an Infants and Toddlers program in Maryland

Erin - posted on 11/13/2008

I teach high school science and am a mom of a beautiful 6 month old daughter.

Shannon - posted on 11/13/2008

I'm a mommy of two--a first grade girl and a three year old boy.



I teach fourth grade at a university model school, so only two days a week! My daughter is in first grade at the same school and my little guy goes to the preschool affiliated with the church.



It's my first year back since having the kids and I'm loving it!

LaTonya - posted on 11/13/2008

I am a mother of two sons and a daughter. Jay,11 Logan,6 and Kennedi 21mths. I teach Pre-k.

Melissa - posted on 11/13/2008

i teach special ed too. its such a tough job (all the paper work) I am trying to get some things started at my school and ugh th school year is almost over! It's crazy!

Jennifer - posted on 11/13/2008

My name is Jennifer. I am the proud mommy of a 2 year old daughter and we are trying for a second. I teach Jr. Kindergarten/Reception class at an international school in Saudi Arabia, I have also taught grade 1 and Kindergarten at a different international school in Uzbekistan (where my girl spent the first year of her life) and kindergarten special education in KS. I love the fact that my job provides day care for my daughter, she is in the school building with me and my husband (elementary teacher/counselor) so we can see her when we want to.

Brenda - posted on 11/12/2008

I am a mom of a 6 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. I teach high school special education in California.

Susan - posted on 11/12/2008

I have two daughters, Tatum, 7, and Tess, 4. I teach high school English and am my oldest daugher's Brownie troop leader. Teaching and parenting are the most wonderful and most exhausting jobs ever!

Shannon - posted on 11/10/2008

I am a mother of a 6 year old girl, I teach severe disabilities special education and autism, and am the principal's intern this year. I am a busy mom!

Tiffany - posted on 11/10/2008

Hi. I am a mother of four and teach first grade in Virginia. My stepdaughter Hannah is 11, son Devon 10, daughter Chloe 7 and daughter Emory-Grace 2. This is my second career...going on 5 years. Some years are better than others...this year is great! My class is wonderful...so I have the patience to deal with my tweeners at home...boy is that turning out to be soooo fun;-) Nice to meet all of you!

Nikki - posted on 11/09/2008

I have a 16 month old son and I teach 7th and 8th graede science! I just started this year after taking a year off from teaching to be with Zachary. I taught for 5 years in Virginia before we moved back home to the Buffalo, NY area last year. I'm finding it very difficult to run a household, take care of a 16 month old and find time to complete the demands of teaching. It's like it's my first year teaching again b/c I have so much to get ready and prep. for because I never taught this curriculum in NY before.

Jessica - posted on 11/09/2008

I just wanted to say hi to everyone, my name is Jessica and I am a special ed teacher. Right now I am just subbing a few days a week but I have been lucky enough to be working in the same two rooms and that helps keep the stress down a bit. Hubby and I have one son, Brendan, who is 4 and loves being able to go to the sitter while I work :)

Juanita - posted on 11/09/2008

Hi, my name is Juanita. My son Owen is almost 2. I teach 3 classes of Algebra 1 (mixed grades from 9-11) and 1 class of Algebra 2 (mixed grades from 9-12!). Even with a reduced schedule, I can barely hang onto my sanity. We're also doing the potty training thing.

Oh, not to mention, I'm back to teaching from a year off to take care of my babe, I'm at a new school, more challenging student population, and different curriculum. Phew, I think that's it

DeeDee - posted on 11/08/2008

I am a mother of a son in K & a daughter that is 3 1/2. I teach elementary music & at a Mom's Day Out program 3 days a week. I love it & I think my kids are starting to get some musical interest! YEA!!!

Wendy - posted on 11/08/2008

Hi! I have been a Special Ed teacher for 6 years and a Mommy for 3 years. I teach in a self-contained 3rd+4th grade class of 11 students. My son, Trip, is a trip! He is in a daycare that I can see from my classroom window. (The first few weeks, I found myself daydreaming out that window, wishing I were with him. But, I have come to realize that he needs the interaction of other people in his life, just as my students need me in their lives.) Happy teaching/mothering!

Lauren - posted on 11/08/2008

Hi. This is my 16th year of teaching. I teach 7th grade Spanish this year although all the previous were grades 9-12 Spanish and French. I am mother of three. I have two boys (13, 9 1/2) and one girl (17 mo.). I have quite the spread. I was remarried 3 1/2 years ago. School has always left me exhausted but when I switched to middle school this year and loved it, I found that I'm not nearly as tired or cranky. I think it was time for a change. :)

Amy - posted on 11/08/2008

This is my 14th year of teaching, and currently I enjoy teaching 8th grade English at a middle school in Racine, WI. I have two daughters, ages 3 and 6 and a wonderful husband. I love coming home to them after a busy day at school. It's hard at times to find time to keep up on paperwork and grades with the attention I need to give at home and at school. Any suggestions?

Jessica - posted on 11/08/2008

Hi, I teach Special Education in high school here in Louisville, and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. I am also currently pregnant with twins, so this school year is putting it to me!!! I am due mid-March, so I am trying to do Alternate Assessment (any of you special ed. people will know what I'm talking about!) AND plan for the last 8 weeks of school (or more!) that I will be missing!!! After my maternity leave, I will be going back to full-time teaching in August of next school year.

Stephanie - posted on 11/07/2008

I have wonderful 9 year old daughter, and I teach full time. I changed grade levels this year and am teaching 4-6 pull out special education in Colorado. I seem to be moving up in grades right along with my daughter. I feel for those who are mothers, wives, teachers, and students. I completed my Masters in Linguistically Diverse Education this past May. We are the pillars that keep everything moving.

Krista - posted on 11/07/2008

I teach grade one in Lloydminster, Alberta. I'm a soon-to-be mommy of a little boy who is due next week! I plan on going back to work in September, but I'm already nervous about leaving my baby when he's only 10 months old, and about having the energy to be a mom and a teacher. I guess I'll figure things out when the time comes!

Beth - posted on 11/07/2008

I am a mommy to two precious boys ages 2 and 3 1/2. I have recently gone back to teaching after taking 3 years off to be home with my boys. I love what I do, but desperately miss being home!

Roxie - posted on 11/07/2008

I teach kindergarten in rural Southwest Missouri. I have two daughters, Gracie, who will be three in two weeks, and Gwendylan who is 7 months old. I love being a mommy and a teacher, but I am still working on trying to find balance in my life to include some time for myself. Looking forward to meeting other moms who are teachers and finding out some tips on how to manage everything.
~Roxie

Dawn - posted on 11/07/2008

Hi! I have two-year old twin girls and I teach 8th grade English.

Natalie - posted on 11/07/2008

I am a newly adoptive mom of 6 year old twins (from foster care) in first grade at the same school where I teach first grade! No, they are not in my class. I am not crazy! This is my fifth year teaching and I teach at a charter school in Utah.

Vicki - posted on 11/06/2008

Hi, I teach ESL Pre K and have 4 kids of my own. 17 yo daughter, 8 yo daughter, 7 yo son and 3 yo son. The two middle go to my school and I love having them there for cost purposes and knowing what is going on with them in school but trying to get things done before and after school with then is driving me a little crazy.

Sonia - posted on 11/06/2008

Hi, I am currently teaching Biology I for mostly sophmores. I have 4 children (21, 16, 12, and 9) and on weekends my boyfriends 4 (11, 9, 6, 6). I am working on a master's in educational technology. So the phrase "no time for myself" fits me quite well.

Renae - posted on 11/06/2008

Hi! I teach children with autism in North Carolina. I have a six year old and a four month old who is basically blind. My days are extremely busy especially as I try to complete another masters program.

Melissa - posted on 10/30/2008

Hi! I'm Melissa. I have 7 year old twin boys and I've been teaching for 14 years. I teach second grade and my boys are in first at my school. It can be very tough working all day with kids that are about the same age as my own and then going home to deal with more of the same. It is great for childcare purposes though since my kids can go to work with me.

Can't wait to get to know more teacher moms!

Tara - posted on 10/30/2008

I teach middle school PE and Health. I love my job, but wish I was home with my little guy. My mother-in-law takes care of him so it's not as hard for me because I know he is getting the best care possible. Can't wait to add another to our family. Glad to join you all :)

Jill - posted on 10/30/2008

Hi! I just hit the big 3-0 and I have two wonderful children. Kori is my 2 year old daughter and Thomas is my 8 month old son. I am an eighth grade special eduation teacher on Long Island. I am married to my high school sweetheart who is a NYPD highway police officer and we have been married for 5 years.

Chris - posted on 10/30/2008

My name is Chris and I teach 5th grade. I have 3 kids ages 7, 10 and 12.

Kerrie - posted on 10/30/2008

I am a mom of a beautiful 4 year old little girl. I teach 6th grade social studies in Massachusetts.

Virginia - posted on 10/30/2008

I am a mother of two. My son Micah is 5 and in K. My daughter is Libby and she is 3 and a half. I am in my 4th year of teaching and I have switched schools this year, so that makes this my 4th Principal that I have worked for. I taught 1st grade my first year and 3rd grade the second two years at one school and I now teach 2nd grade. I am married to a paramedic who is fire college. I love teaching but I am not the biggest fan of second grade...up for any suggestions to make teaching second grade more fun.

Lisa - posted on 10/30/2008

Hi! I am the mother of a 2.9 year old boy, and I teach 6th grade English and Social Studies at a middle school.

Kim - posted on 10/30/2008

Hi! I am currently a SAHM and substitute a couple days a week in Iowa. When I was teaching fulltime I taught High School Resource. I am a mom of 3, 2 girls and a boy! Ages 7 months to 4 years.

Nicole - posted on 10/30/2008

Hi, I am a grade 3 and 4 teacher at a school in Victoria, Australia. I also teach special education maths although here we call it additional assistance. I am a mum to a 14 month old daughter and find life pretty hectic. Nice to meet you...

Jmi - posted on 10/29/2008

hello, i am a mom of a 4 year old daughter, teach preschool at a day care, and go to school full time. I have my associates in early childhood which is my minor, and going to school for my bachelors. I am hoping to be done in about 3 years, but well see. Me and my daughter live on our own and i enjoy spending what time i can with her. She comes to the same day care that i work at so that is great, but other than that... yeah

Rachelle - posted on 10/29/2008

I'm a mom of 4, ages 14, 6, 2, and 2. This is my first year teaching 4th grade and I love it! Once the weekend comes, I'm totally wiped out.

Kandi - posted on 10/28/2008

I am a mom of a 5 year old boy and a 2 1/2 year old girl. I teach music to 1st through 4th graders, piano lessons, and swimming lessons. I work 4 days a week and have Wednesdays off. It is the perfect schedule.

Courtney - posted on 10/28/2008

I'm a mom of a 2, almost 3 yr old boy, Ashton. I teach Pre-K at a private school in Florida.

Stefanie - posted on 10/28/2008

I am a mom of five. Four girls (16, 14, 12, 10) and a little boy (9 months). I teach special education mild/moderate K-3. I am currently working on a masters degree in special education.

Wendi - posted on 10/28/2008

Hello! I'm back to teaching full-time since before having kids--I have a 4 year-old boy and a 2-year old daughter. Wow! It is totally exhausting and overwhelming to give emotionally to my middle school students and then come home and try to find the energy for my own! I do think I'm a better teacher now that I'm a parent, however, because I understand the parents of my students and don't get as annoyed as I used to?! -Wendi

Bri - posted on 10/28/2008

I'm a mom of a 14 month old, Adam, and I'm a substitute teacher (licensed to teach middle and high school life science). I don't know which I would rather have. . .the time consuming lesson planning/etc or the over the top stresses of subbing. Students can be horrible to subs! But I survive because I come home and my son smiles and gives me hugs and kisses : )

Rachelle - posted on 10/28/2008

I am the mom of 4, ages 14, 6, 2, and 2. This is my first year teaching 4th grade. I love it, but I'm exhausted by the weekend.

Melissa - posted on 10/27/2008

I am the mother of 4 year old Chloe and 2 year old Ava. I am a first grade teacher with a Master's in Special Education. I am married to a second grade teacher with whom I worked side by side in the same grade level for several years until I transferred this year to a new school. My daughter Chloe attends school with me as a PRE K student.

Amy - posted on 10/26/2008

I am taking a little time off from teaching to stay at home with my four months old for a few months. I am hoping to get back into it in January. I teach middle school language arts and social studies. If nothing else, it has taught me how to be patient and consistant. I was naturally patient, but I dont know many people who are naturally consistant. My old job had me teaching grades 6,7, and 8 writing, literature, grammar, and vocabulary everyday. I also had to grade and plan for all of those things. Since I had was having my baby, I decided I just couldn't return to that much work. It will always be work teaching, but if I had stayed, I would never see my family. Nice meeting everyone!

Sandra - posted on 10/26/2008

I teach fourth grade in California and have a beautiful 4 year old daughter. It is my second year of teaching, and we are trying for baby #2.