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The Hidden Cost of Being Open About Neurodivergence
Image by freepik I’ve noticed something troubling, but the need to share it kept building inside me—until I could no longer stay silent....
Eric Hayes
Feb 274 min read


A Travel Mishap Turned Unexpected Adventure
Photo by Eric Hayes Our anniversary getaway was six months late, but the timing didn’t matter—it was exactly what we needed. Brașov...
Eric Hayes
Feb 37 min read


Rewriting the Narrative: Overcoming Writing Struggles & Self-Doubt
A Writer You Are Not. For years, I believed I wasn’t a writer. No matter how much effort I put into refining my work, I always struggled...
Eric Hayes
Jan 313 min read


Cuidar de Mim Mesmo: Minha Jornada de Professor à Redescoberta de Mim Mesmo
Foto de Jon Tyson no Unsplash Não foi o esgotamento que me fez pedir demissão—foi saber que eu merecia algo melhor. O esgotamento é...
Eric Hayes
Jan 213 min read


Self-Care: My Journey from Teaching to Rediscovering Myself
It wasn’t burnout that made me resign—it was knowing I deserved better.
Eric Hayes
Jan 202 min read


Embracing Compassion in Education: Recognizing Our Students' Hidden Struggles
As the quiet hum of classrooms slowly returns to a vibrant buzz, the air is filled with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. With the...
Eric Hayes
Aug 21, 20242 min read


The Problem with the “Real World”
As a student, I always hated that phrase. It implied that my current reality was easier than the future I would face.
Eric Hayes
Mar 4, 20202 min read


A Great Balancing Act
Trying to find a good work-life balance for teachers is a constant struggle. There is hope.
Eric Hayes
Jan 22, 20202 min read


Looking At How Far You Have Come
Reflecting on our successes, no matter how small, helps us see how far we’ve come since we started on our journey.
Eric Hayes
Jan 7, 20202 min read


More Than A Resume (CV)
An educator is more than their work experience, so why do we put so much value on one's resume.
Eric Hayes
Dec 22, 20192 min read


That Time I Thought I Could Make An Animation
In recent years, the term “risk-taker” has been mentioned more and more in educational conversations.
Eric Hayes
Dec 13, 20193 min read
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