In this BONUS episode, Rebecca speaks with Jessica Barker, a new teacher from Tennessee who is on Ready, Set, TEACH for her New Teacher Testimonial. Jessica shares how she found success during her first year of teaching and discusses her journey within the field of Education. Are you a veteran teacher listening to this episode? Well, you don't want to miss when Jess shares what she hopes for from veteran teachers. In addition, she highlights practices she can't teach without, which includes restorative practices and building relationships. Jessica has great energy and is all about supporting and being a voice for new teachers. You'll love her New Teacher Testimonial! Rebecca's Favorite Quotes from the Episode: "I still have NO IDEA what I'm doing because I'm new...but it's fine, FAIL FORWARD." - Jessica Barker "I think veteran teachers sometimes, not all the time, have a tendency to write new teachers off as NAIVE or un-knowledgeable or just new...they ASSUME we don't have a lot to bring to the table." - Jessica Barker "I think it's SO important to edify new teachers and LET THEM KNOW what their strengths are." - Jessica Barker "It doesn't make you LESS of a good teacher to focus on just SURVIVING the first year." - Jessica Barker