This is going to be my first year teaching and I am kind if nervous but hopeful that it's gonna be awesome! I've been taking notes down from your videos so thanks for sharing!
I’m so sorry that your previous admin threw you under the bus like that in the IEP. I am a veteran teacher of 30 years and I had that happen to me last year! I don’t really like IEP meetings. 😞 Thank you for sharing about your first year- I love hearing about your mentor and the other teachers that supported you. ♥️
My First Year of Teaching was rough. At the end of it liked you when I was graded by my Admin they Gave me a 3/5 although like you I worked my butt off, but they said it was my classroom management that was the issue.
My first (really half year) was a nightmare. I started in January and I cried everyday on the way home. They were the meanest kindergarteners ever! Lol that was 26 years ago and I’m being a bit dramatic. I love teaching but I almost let that first experience scare me away. You’re wise beyond your years. You will get better and grow every year. I’m sorry you had that experience with your admin. Have a great year.
Oh my gosh...the MEETINGS! So many pointless meetings and teachers have so much on their plates already, with not enough time to do what they need to do. All I wanted to do was teach and nurture my students but it's all of the other stuff that made me retire early with no regrets. I was at two different schools and the admin at one of the schools was amazing and totally supported the teachers. Loved the kids and I had great parents and I do miss that part as well as my awesome coworkers.
During my first year of teaching (3rd grade), when the volume got too loud, there were a few times my first year of teaching that I'd bring out my pink megaphone 😂
