What I Learned As A New Teacher...Teaching at 3 Different Schools This Year.

One year teaching down, three different schools, and a ton of lessons learned the hard way. After wrapping up my time covering maternity leaves as a long-term sub, I wanted to sit down, reflect, and share my 5 biggest realities of surviving and thriving in your first year in the classroom. Whether you are a new teacher getting ready for your first full-time gig this August or a veteran who needs a reminder of why we do this, here is my honest reflection on what truly matters when the classroom door closes. What we're breaking down today: 0:00 - Lesson 1: Why Admin Matters More Than You Think 1:36 - Lesson 2: Your Grade Team is Your Lifeline 3:51 - Lesson 3: Expect the Unexpected (Every Class is Different) 4:25 - Lesson 4: The Truth About Data (It Doesn’t Define You) 5:40 - Lesson 5: The Only Thing That Is Paramount 6:40 - What Have You Learned? If you're finding your way in education just like the rest of us, hit subscribe and share your biggest takeaway from this year in the comments! #NewTeacher #FirstYearTeacher #TeacherLife #MrLukeUnplugged #TeachingPhilosophy I'm Mr. Luke, This Is Mr. Luke Unplugged, And You Have Just Unplugged!