Get ready...August is close!

I cannot believe that summer is coming to an end already!  It seems like I just packed up my classroom last week.  I guess being crazy busy will make the time fly, and between finishing my master's, completing my internship and preparing for a new teaching role, I would say the time flew!

So, as I begin thinking about going back to school, I can't help but think about all you newbies out there.  Yes, you...the passionate, enthusiastic (...and maybe a bit overwhelmed...) first year teachers who are itching for the maintenance crew to finish cleaning so you can get into your first classroom.  I remember that time well, and while I was uber-excited, I was also nervous!

In working with new teachers over the last few years, I have been asked for advice on starting the school year and the amazing adventure of shaping the children of the future (in my best Whitney Houston voice).  I've come up with a few tips...things I've learned from other outstanding teachers, things I've noticed along my journey and ideas for making your first year the best year.  Let's face it, most teachers entering the profession, leave after the first 5 years...I want you to stay!  In fact, that is my passion and why I am making the leap into administration...you became a teacher for a reason, I want to help you keep that fire burning!

Over the next few weeks, I will post teaching tips for you...tips that I wish I knew as I began my first years of teaching.  If you have specific questions, please leave a comment below and I will do my best to answer all of them.  You can expect the first post to be published tomorrow!  Good luck and get ready for choosing the most difficult, yet rewarding job in the world!