Author name: Tamara Johnson

Whew, fam! The transition from high school to college or straight into your career can feel like a total whirlwind. 🌀 You’ve probably seen your older siblings or peers posting their “first-day-of-college” pics, flexing on social media like they’ve already got the adulting game on lock. But let’s be real for a sec, it’s not […]

Alright squad, listen up! 🍿 We’re diving into some #BIGBRAIN energy today ‘cause it’s all about making your voice, your vibe, and your vision really matter in the classroom. Yep, we’re talking about how you can totally own your learning experience and be heard. Getting involved in your education isn’t just about showing up; it’s

Yo, fam! 🌟 We all know school can be a whole vibe sometimes—like, one minute you’re vibing with your friends at lunch, and the next you’re staring blankly at an essay prompt that looks like it’s written in ancient hieroglyphics. Seriously, writing assignments can feel like a drag. But what if I told you that

After the third time your teacher caught you dozing off in class, you started to wonder if school wasn’t just a hallway of mind-numbing boredom. You know the routine—eyes glaze over, clock ticks louder, and the only thing saving you is the countdown to lunch. It’s not that you’re dumb or lazy, it’s that sometimes,

Alright, squad, gather ’round because we’re about to dive deep into something that’s shaping the future faster than your TikTok algorithm can pick up on your latest obsession. We’re going beyond the surface, beyond the next meme or viral challenge. Nah, we’re talking about something with way more impact—like, shaping-your-entire-life kind of impact. This is

Alright, fam. Let’s just take a moment to think about the school conferences we’re used to. Picture this: you’re sitting there, awkwardly twiddling your thumbs while your teacher lays down the deets about your performance to your parents. You’re mentally checking out, plotting your escape, all while pretending to be engaged in the convo. Sound

Alright, fam, let’s dive into this journey through the world of teaching English language learners (ELLs). Before we start, let me just say this: Teachers are the real MVPs. We all know language can be tricky, and throwing a mix of grammatical rules, cultural nuances, and "OMG, what even is that word?" into the mix

Alright, so imagine this scenario: You’re sitting in a classroom, tossing random phrases like "bet," "vibes," and "no cap" to your friends across the room or dropping sly glances when the teacher says something out of pocket. But then the professor asks the class a question. Dead silence. The anxiety creeps up, and while you’d

Okay, fam. So, this ain’t news, right? We’re living in a world where Wi-Fi is almost as essential as oxygen, and most of us don’t even consider putting our tech down unless it’s, like, physically pried from our hands. But (and this is a big but), let’s hit pause and real talk: there’s this huge

Alright, let’s get this bread, fam. You’re stepping into a classroom every day with your hopes high and your #goals set, but there’s that one thing you really want to nail—how to make creativity pop like it’s fireworks night. You’re scrolling TikTok and Instagram, and all you see are people living their best creative lives.