If there's one thing I've learned in my first 18 months as a teacher, it's that teaching can sometimes be a lonely job. Now you might be wondering how this is possible since teachers spend all day interacting with students and other teachers. The truth is that it is all to easy to get isolated and feel like it's you against the world, especially if, like me, you're the only person teaching your grade-level subject on your campus. Community is critical in the world of education and thanks to the internet and the world of blogging, it is now easier than ever to connect with other teachers who can be invaluable resources and support along the way. I see blogs as a tool for teachers to put out their ideas, share their successes and failures, and then be able to get feedback from others who are in the same boat. As teachers we've got to stick together. We've got to get off our little islands and help each other out. Because no one truly understands the demands of this job until they've done it.
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