Amanda Gaughan

Environmental Science Teacher | Rider University Class of 2020 | Google Level 1 Certified Educator | Cheer Coach

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

Hi Everyone! I’m switching to teaching Algebra 1A and Environmental Science this year in a new room! Any help is appreciated! https://t.co/e84WvPaip4

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Mass shootings in the US:

2014: 273
2015: 336
2016: 383
2017: 348
2018: 336
2019: 417
2020: 610
2021: 690
2022: 647

In the first seven weeks of 2023: 67

We do not have to live like this. No other country on the planet does.

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

If you feel so inclined, please help me with purchasing supplies for my new classroom:) All help is greatly appreciated!
https://t.co/e84WvPaip4

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

@TeachMrReed My middle school hosted challenge day for all the 7th graders in the building. It is still one of the most memorable days of middle school 10 years later!

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

@borbasusie @edutopia @NSTA @WeAreCTA I like setting up times when the notifications can come through and when they can’t. That way I still have access on my phone for the convenience, but don’t have the pressure to do anything outside school hours.

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

@gautiersue A student last year taught me to Google bold/underline text and then copy and paste. Not a great solution, but it works for small quantities!

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

@Techy_Jenn Unsupportive leadership, general low expectations of students school-wide, many teachers complained and counted down the hours to the end of the day, feeling unsafe with COVID procedures. This was my 1st year teaching and switching districts mid-year was absolutely worth it!

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

@MissNicolettaF Miss you too! I’m loving teaching hs science, but saying bye to my seniors this week has been bittersweet💕

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Revolutionary teaching tip: make the CHOICE to see the best in each student.

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

I couldn’t get my thoughts straight on paper today and was getting frustrated. I had to try something new and discovered a new way to plan units that I think I’m going to LOVE!

[Paul Emerich France, #MakeTeachingSustainable @SustainTeaching]

I once had a principal who told me my classroom was "not the forum for changing the world" after I'd planned to teach an LGBTQ-inclusive lesson.

Say it with me: Classrooms will always be forums for changing the world.

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

@MsWheeler11 Try to gauge what your daily routine will look like. How many different classes will you teach? What prep time will you have? How many students will you have overall? What’s the length of a teaching period? This info really helps you understand if the school is a god fit for you!

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

4 weeks into my new teaching position, all I can say is making this change was definitely the right choice I’m loving getting to know my new students and new content area, my stress level has gone way down, and I’m enjoying everything so much more.

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

I couldn’t let International Women’s Day pass without recognizing some of my idols. I’m thankful for all those who put the first few cracks in the ceilings women continue to shatter #InternationalWomensDay

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

@SurthrivEDU I used this for a day-by-day interactive notebook in December! It was so cool and so helpful to not overwhelm students with slides for the entire unit!

[Rep. Pramila Jayapal @RepJayapal]

RT if you agree:

@POTUS should cancel $50,000 of student loan debt.

[Amanda Gaughan @msgaughanclass]

Today was my first day teaching at my alma mater. It was such a positive experience, and I can’t wait for tomorrow! Switching schools mid-year is not easy, but it seems so worth it already!

[Lawrence O'Donnell @Lawrence]

Vaccinate teachers.