Every teacher has a story and those stories begin with your first day in the classroom. Today, I invite you to listen in to my first new teacher interview where we chat with Hailey, a sixth grade teacher who’s finishing up her third year in the classroom. She has some great advice and some inspirational stories to share with all of us.

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Give Rita Pierson a watch!  So powerful....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw

Sometimes you have days that just smack you right upside the head.  You get called into the district or principal’s office.  They sit you down, and say… basically… thanks… but no thanks.  You’ve been non reelected.

What does that even mean?  How does this affect your career?  Tune in as we pick this challenge apart.

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Thank you for what you do!  

Emily

 It’s teacher appreciation week ya’ll!

 In today’s episode I want to remind you something that has such great power but is something we may not be doing enough of for each other.  Encouragement.  Support.  Praise.  The power of positivity and encouragement has a ripple effect.  When you put it out there, it comes back to you.

I challenge you each day to reach out to a colleague and give them a specific praise related to their teaching.  Watch what it does.

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I want to invite you to join me during one of our May Webinars that will introduce you to what is inside of the New Teacher Success Network membership.  Just visit newtsn.com/webinar for dates and details.  I hope to see you there live!

Feel free to email me at [email protected].

Thank you for what you do!  

Teachers deserve a little R & R, and you probably want to share it on social media, but I'm going to caution you for a moment. There are a different set of rules that teachers have to follow when it comes to social media. If you'd like to see what the New Teacher Success Network is all about, jump over to https://www.newtsn.com/ or https://www.newtsn.com/webinar to save your spot in our next webinar!

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Thanks! and Bye for now!

In today’s episode I want to leave you with an idea of what to expect during an interview as well as some tips to help you project confidence & competence. What to wear? What to bring? What will they ask? Let's get you that job!

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I hope you will stick around as we grow together. In fact, if you are interested in learning more about the New Teacher Success Network membership, visit newtsn.com/webinar.  Twice a month I host live webinars showcasing what is inside the network. I hope you will join me!

Don't hesitate to email Emily if you have any questions [email protected]

Does this sound familiar… you are attempting to deliver a lesson, but the kids are off-task, distracted, talking to each other, and you…. Get louder… attempting to be heard by the few that are giving you their attention.  At the same time you are getting more and more angry and defeated… well that stops now.

In today's episode we will explore ways to reset your class and get them back on track, even in the spring!

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The New Teacher Success Network is developing a membership site for beginning teachers to help them improve their teaching performance, increase retention, and promote professional and personal well-being by providing its members with resources, coaching, mentoring, and community.  Currently, we are developing our site and offerings to include a video resource library supporting professional development and growth in classroom management, developing a professional reputation, relationships with students and colleagues, lesson plan design and delivery, and assessment and universal screening. 

Visit www.newtsn.com or Emily at [email protected]

Everyone said teaching was hard, right? You’ve since learned that that is an understatement. But could your current placement be adding to the difficulties? How do you know when it’s time to make a change? In today’s episode we will explore the factors that you need to consider before leaving your current placement.

1. Why do you stay?

2. When should you leave?

3. How to tell if it's the right time.

The New Teacher Success Network is developing a membership site for beginning teachers to help them improve their teaching performance, increase retention, and promote professional and personal well-being by providing its members with resources, coaching, mentoring, and community.  Our site and offerings will include a video resource library supporting professional development and growth in classroom management, developing a professional reputation, relationships with students and colleagues, lesson plan design and delivery, and assessment and universal screening.  

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You know the phrase, “Fake it till you make it”?  Sometimes it leads to actually feeling like a fake.  This is called “imposter syndrome” and it is real.

So what are some steps you can take to?

1.  Reflect and recognize it

2. Focus on your strengths & concrete achievements

3. Admit your weaknesses

4. Reach out for help

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The New Teacher Success Network is developing a membership site for beginning teachers to help them improve their teaching performance, increase retention, and promote professional and personal well-being by providing its members with resources, coaching, mentoring, and community.  Our site and offerings will include a video resource library supporting professional development and growth in classroom management, developing a professional reputation, relationships with students and colleagues, lesson plan design and delivery, and assessment and universal screening.  

If you are interested in learning more, visit www.newtsn.com or email [email protected]

In today’s episode we are going to learn to say NO to over extending yourself.

You know why so many of us become teachers?  Because we were good students.  And you know what good students do?  They over-achieve.  You know why this same philosophy won’t work as a teacher? - Because it causes burn out!

Of course you have to do your fair share of the heavy lifting.  You are part of a team after all, but be very careful about taking on too much while you are new.  Going to school, perfecting your craft, and finishing your credential and course work are a full time job in and of itself.

Listen for some tips of how to find the balance.

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Want to chat with Emily?  Email [email protected] or visit www.newtsn.com :)

As a new teacher, you want to make an impact and do right by your students, but you need confidence, a tool kit, and a support system. Why is this so important? Well, teacher retention is at an all time low and the kids aren't going any where. Our society needs you! Your students need you. There is hope! Support is out there for you! I know you want to do the best you can in the classroom and sometimes that can be tough. But don’t give up! Your students need you to show up and be your best self. Read Jennifer Gonzalez's (Cult of Pedagogy) wonderful advice to new teachers about finding your marigold. https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/marigolds/

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