The first few years as a teacher in a classroom can be overwhelming trying to learn all of the ropes. But, how a teacher spends this time period is critical to the longevity of their career. Tune in to hear tips and tricks (as well as fabulous resources) for how to be a sponge as a new teacher so that you can be more effective faster!

Quotables

• You can take bits and pieces of their strategy to sew together your own
• I was open to learning, but I put a system in place so that I could process and apply it at a later date without passing the opportunity up
• You can’t go implement EVERY idea you receive
• Strike while the iron is hot

Gretchen’s Stamp of Approval

• Podcasts
  • edupodcastnetwork.com
  • Elite Edupreneurs by Rachel of Bright Futures Counseling
  • Learning Leader by Ryan Hawk
  
  
• Social Media
  • Facebook- New Teacher Support Group [see below]
  • IG hashtag- #teachersfollowteachers
  
  
• Books
  • “The First Days of School” by Harry Wong
  • “Teach Like a Champion” by Doug Lemov
  • “Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College” by Gretchen Bridgers
  
  
• Blogs
  • The Organized Classroom by Charity Preston
  • Bloglovin’
  
  
• Conferences
  • Get Your Teach On
  • Teach Your Heart Out
  • Happy Go Teach
  • Ron Clark Academy
  
  

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• Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College

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