John Egelkrout
May 11, 2023

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I have a small piece of tape on my computer that says QTIP. That stands for Quit Taking It Personal. It keeps me centered when I am getting angry. It reminds me that nothing the students do is aimed at me. They are kids and I am an adult. Lone teachers are not going to solve the problems created by the larger society we live in.

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John Egelkrout
John Egelkrout

Written by John Egelkrout

I am a sanity-curious former teacher who writes about politics, social issues, memoirs, and a variety of other topics. You can also follow me on Substack.

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