Crazy COVID Chronicles: Reflecting on a Year of Pandemic Teaching

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, March/April 2023 Issue

By Sarah Abbey

The height of the pandemic brought many moments of upheaval and uncertainty, but amidst the tensions, there were also moments of laughter, especially in a class of third grade students.

As time went on, I found myself recording the many unanticipated situations that COVID brought to teaching. Not only did this help keep me sane and provide an outlet for my thoughts and feelings, but I figured that one day I’d want to look back on the unique experiences of this time period, whether with laughter or tears—maybe even both.

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Sarah Abbey has been a primary school teacher for 23 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is grateful for her students and the many stories they provide for her to laugh, smile, and write about.

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Sarah Abbey has been a primary school teacher for 23 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is grateful for her students and the many stories they provide for her to laugh, smile, and write about.

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