An Expert Shares 5 Smarter Ways To Deal With Helicopter Parents This Year
Empower them to understand that doing less is sometimes doing more.
Amy Hetherington-Coy
Amy Hetherington-Coy is a middle school science teacher in Connecticut. She holds a BS in Secondary Education, BA in Biological Sciences, and MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut. You can take a peek inside of her classroom on her Instagram page, @misshcscience. Outside of the classroom, Amy loves horseback riding, craft projects, and cuddling with her cat, Crackers.
Grades:
High School
How I Celebrate Student Birthdays in the Secondary Classroom
Trust me—middle and high school students still want to feel valued!
9 Creative Ways Schools Are Partnering With Senior Citizens
The exchange of knowledge, joy, and skills is so worth it.
Is “Advocating” for Students Just Hurting Their Chances To Build Resilience?
We have the best intentions when we advocate for students. But could it actually be doing them a disservice?
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Teachers' traditions and tricks that will get you from "Noooo" to "Let's goooo!"
The Worst Lesson I Ever Taught (And What I Learned From It!)
Every. Activity. Flopped.
5 Things That Are Absolutely True About Teaching Siblings
What happens when you spot a familiar last name on your roster...
Teachers Share Their Best Advice and Stories About Teaching Twins
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Grades:
Elementary School
We Know About Summer Learning Loss for Kids, but Let’s Talk About Teachers…
Studies show teachers take 75 times as long to send an email the first week of school.
Grades:
Middle School
Why I Stopped Using Interactive Notebooks in My Middle School Classroom and What I’m Using Instead
Interactive notebooks weren't for me. Here's what was.
