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Becoming a new teacher is exciting, but also overwhelming. There is so much to learn in a short amount of time. Each school or district has its own nuances one must learn in order to be successful. However, there are commonalities a new teacher faces no matter where or what they teach. This post will…

New teachers are full of passion and potential. It’s our job as leaders in our schools to cultivate the capacity of every teacher in our building. How effectively we do that depends on the system of support we create to help teachers thrive. Designing and implementing a plan that attracts, maintains the teaching talent through…

If you have a student teacher or a new teaching colleague joining the staff, you might be wondering about new teacher gift ideas. This post will give you plenty of options for how to support a new teacher while showing appreciation and encouragement for their new journey into the educational profession. New Teacher Gift Ideas…

If you are looking for a safe place to learn the ins-and-outs of teaching, join our Elementary New Teacher group on Facebook. I recently put out a post in this group asking the question, “What is one lesson you learned this year that will make you better next year?” Teachers in years 1-3 responded with…

Did I ever tell you that I was not prepared to teach my first year? I spent four years becoming a teacher and I was still NOT ready. Why? All of my educational courses were based in theory instead of practical application. I understood the law, trends and influential minds behind our educational system. This…