13 Must do Tasks during Pre-service Week
Make sure to get the following 13 tasks done during the pre-service week. 1. Find the best place for your desk I recommend using a large desk if you have the option. My first...
WannabeTeacher Blog
You’ve signed a teaching contract. Now what?
Okay, so you’ve taken a job, signed a contract, and it’s a done deal. Now what? In most school systems you’ll go through the traditional Hepatitis test, the fingerprinting, and the background check (the...
Chat with Dr. Sam Fecich
Edumagic author, Dr. Sam Fecich, and I chat about the future of education and readying the next generation of teachers. Check out the podcast here. Listen to the end for a chance to win...
Teach Better Team Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to chat with the Teach Better Team about motivating new teachers, changing the narrative around teaching, & pushing through fear. Here are all the places you can check it...
First year teacher documentary
Recommended viewing I highly recommend that future teachers watch this first year teacher documentary by Kansas State College of Education. Nothing will help ease your new teacher fears better than seeing that others have...
5 ways to handle first year teacher stress
As a first year teacher you may feel like you have no time for anything but lesson planning and grading, but if you limit your life to school and only school your health will...
5 Must-Haves for New Teachers
I know you have no money, and you won’t for a while, but here are some things you really need before you welcome your students on the first day of school. The school should...
5 Rookie Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make
Being a brand new teacher comes with a plethora of challenges. Make sure one of these 5 rookie mistakes doesn’t cause you undo stress. 1. Wearing uncomfortable shoes. Not wearing the right shoes is...
Survival Mode
“They” say that the first year of teaching is all about survival. It is about making it through the day, the class, the hour without pulling your hair out, yelling, crying, or locking yourself...
5 Recommended books for new teachers
If it’s the summer before your first year teaching, you’re probably wondering if you’re ready and what you can do to get more prepared. I’ve scoured my resources to come up with five books...
