PinnedMelodie PenningtonMy first career was killing me- so I saved my own lifeIn 2015, I had no where to go but up. By 2017, I wanted to die. What happened? What changed?Jan 32Jan 32
Melodie PenningtonNew teacher? You’re gonna love themBeing a new teacher is so overwhelming. You know your student teaching/internship year was nothing like the real deal.10h ago10h ago
Melodie PenningtonMusings on the family I divorcedI hope you're doing okay. I hope you understand. 1d ago1d ago
Melodie PenningtonParenting, loss, and *that* episode of BlueyDespite what everyone seemed to think, I always wanted to be a mom. 4d ago4d ago
Melodie PenningtonI tried an app to monitor sleep debtWill I pay $4 a month to be told what I already suspected?Mar 12Mar 12
Melodie PenningtonPitying martyrs ruins public serviceWe are growing hoarse telling teachers, nurses, and others “thank you” — and we’re wasting everyone’s time.Feb 29Feb 29
Melodie PenningtonYou need to get better at group workEveryone is constantly rating themselves at struggling to work in a group…are we the problem?Feb 16Feb 16
Melodie PenningtonThe worst they can say is noOr how to ask for everything you want, and at least get some of it.Jan 251Jan 251
Melodie PenningtonCan we save public education?Honestly? Things feel pretty bleak right now.Jan 242Jan 242