2006
The 2006 HAEYC Men in Education Network (M.E.N.) Retreat
It had only been a day since our 2006 Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) Men in Education Network (M.E.N.) retreat in collaboration with MenTeach.org, when I realized my memory was failing. Not for what I could not recall, but for the remarkable wealth of images, feelings, stories, and ideas coursing through my mind. […]
Read MoreA math teacher’s second year
Here’s a link to a math teacher. You can read about his first year. How will his second year go?Find out by reading his blog.
Read MoreAnother week for a new teacher – #2
People wanted to know: Did you get the classroom finished? I actually just got back from my classroom. It was the second time that I visited it. It’s pretty empty. I’ve got about three pages of notes regarding things that I want to do. So, it’s definitely a work in progress at this point. […]
Read MoreA man starts a new job as Kindergarten teacher – #1
This is the beginning of a journal chronicling the first year of a rookie kindergarten teacher. Before I go any further, let me set the stage a little: I’m a 22 year old male, fresh out of college, teaching kindergarten at a charter school in the metro Detroit area. I am writing this journal […]
Read More2nd Hawaiian Men Teachers on Retreat

The men of the Hawaii early childhood education (ECE) community are once again coming together for a retreat on the Island of Oahu – traditionally referred to as “the Gathering Place.” [You can read about the success of the last retreat.] The Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) Men in Education Network (M.E.N.) Interest […]
Read MoreA new kindergarten teacher
Hey, I just wanted to tell you that i really enjoy your website. I just graduated from Eastern Michigan University and I found my first job teaching kindergarten for the fall. I cannot wait! Jason Thomas
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