Because sometimes you need pencils… and sometimes you need pep talks.

My Mission

Pencils and Pep Talks is a blog for passionate educators navigating the early years of teaching with heart, hustle, and high standards.
Through honest storytelling, practical strategies, and student-centered ideas, I share what I’m learning as I grow—from the classroom to leadership. My goal is to empower both students and teachers to rise, reflect, and keep showing up.

About Pencils and Pep Talks

Meet Katelin

Welcome to Pencils and Pep Talks! I’m Katelin—a math and ELA teacher in a dual language program, navigating the early years of teaching with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of learning.

Here, I share real reflections, student-centered strategies, and the honest pep talks I wish I had when I started. If you're figuring it out one lesson at a time—you’re in the right place.

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