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<p>Last night we had friends over for an impromptu dinner. Of course I completely forgot to take any pictures. But two of the girls teach on my team. Its so interesting to see how different people act within their jobs. Last year was my first year teaching. I was in a new state, knowing no one. The original position I was hired for meant I did not have a homeroom class. But due to an enrollment boom I was moved to having a homeroom one month into school. I was told on Monday, had trainings until Thursday, meet my new sweeties on Friday, then started teaching my own class on Monday morning. It was a whirlwind experience and I didn't have time to overthink. I'm a worrier its what I do! So I wrapped up a successful(we all survived) first year. Now I am embarking on my second year and feel completely overwhelmed. I know deep down I have it under control and know what I am doing, but Ive never experienced the Back to School meet the parent nights, the first week and those monumentous milestones. I cannot wait to see the growth I make this year as a teacher. <br>
On the last day of school I was asked to move classrooms. Now I was planning a major overhaul anyways so it wasn't *too* much of a big deal. I'm on the same hallways with my same team, BUT I seriously lack in the area of visual spatial intellegence which poses a problem....my new classroom is the mirror image of my previous room. So in my mind I'm planning a layout but everything is backwards! Its quite comical when I think about it. We can't go into our classrooms and work until August so for now I wait and worry :)
Any amazing tips for starting off this year?
What is your greatest advice to not-quite brand new teachers?
<p>Last night we had friends over for an impromptu dinner. Of course I completely forgot to take any pictures. But two of the girls teach on my team. Its so interesting to see how different people act within their jobs. Last year was my first year teaching. I was in a new state, knowing no one. The original position I was hired for meant I did not have a homeroom class. But due to an enrollment boom I was moved to having a homeroom one month into school. I was told on Monday, had trainings until Thursday, meet my new sweeties on Friday, then started teaching my own class on Monday morning. It was a whirlwind experience and I didn't have time to overthink. I'm a worrier its what I do! So I wrapped up a successful(we all survived) first year. Now I am embarking on my second year and feel completely overwhelmed. I know deep down I have it under control and know what I am doing, but Ive never experienced the Back to School meet the parent nights, the first week and those monumentous milestones. I cannot wait to see the growth I make this year as a teacher. <br>
On the last day of school I was asked to move classrooms. Now I was planning a major overhaul anyways so it wasn't *too* much of a big deal. I'm on the same hallways with my same team, BUT I seriously lack in the area of visual spatial intellegence which poses a problem....my new classroom is the mirror image of my previous room. So in my mind I'm planning a layout but everything is backwards! Its quite comical when I think about it. We can't go into our classrooms and work until August so for now I wait and worry :)
Any amazing tips for starting off this year?
What is your greatest advice to not-quite brand new teachers?
2 comments:
Hey paigey!!! It's waymire :) love reading your blog--so keep it up! Sad that you can't get in your classroom until August. I know you will make it look so fun and you will be fabulous!!!! map it up! lots of love! xoxoxo
Hi !
I just love your blog, and am also from Alabama! I live in Georgia now, but grew up in Alabama and didn't move until after college. Anyway, I've given you the Liebster Blog award, so please stop by to grab it and check it out.
Kelly :)
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