Inspiration | Cult of Pedagogy

Subversion: An Essential Tool of the Master Teacher

12Oct2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Sometimes, to do right by their students, good teachers have to break the rules.

Letter to an Overachiever

21Sep2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Here’s what happened over the last few days: I dropped the ball. My deadline came and went, and as I watched it slip away, a sense of peace washed over me.

Lessons in Personhood: 10 Ways to Truly Lead in Your Classroom

17Jun2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

To stand before children is a rare privilege. In every minute we spend together, they will learn something. Whatever it is we put before them, they will learn from it.

Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself About Teaching

19Apr2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

You tell yourself a lot of stories: No one appreciates you. The kids aren’t motivated. Testing has ruined everything.
What if you could write a different story?

The Breathtaking, Life-Altering Power of Being a Dork

21Feb2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

When you spend all your energy in the service of looking cool, what you ultimately do is erase yourself.

When a Student Hates You

29Dec2013

by Jennifer Gonzalez

I share these stories because I suspect you have also had moments you’re not proud of, stories you’ve never told anyone; I want you to know you’re not alone.

Overwhelmed? Do 5 Things.

29Oct2013

by Jennifer Gonzalez

At this time of year, feeling out-of-control busy is the status quo for everyone I talk to. So I thought I’d share a little trick I use to ease that feeling of wanting to crawl in bed and never come out again.

Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers

29Aug2013

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Advice is available everywhere you look, and some of it is very good. But a lot of those tips won’t work if you fail to follow this one essential rule.