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Welcome to Year One
You never forget your first year of teaching. From setting up a classroom to striking a work-life balance, year one of any teacher’s career can be a roller coaster.
At a time when many teachers are choosing to leave the profession, Year One follows a newly minted teacher, Jenna, as she navigates the ups and downs of her first year in the classroom.
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It's 3:30 AM, and Jenna is feverish, anxious, and staring at a blank screen, trying to put together sub plans for the day ahead. Taking a sick day as a teacher can feel like a defeat, but sometimes you just don't have a choice.
In this episode, Miss Jenna MacNulty walks us through the unexpected challenges of calling in sick for the first time. From the guilt of using one of her limited sick days to the stress of prepping for a substitute while battling a fever, she shares the real-life struggles that come with trying to take care of yourself when your classroom still needs you.
Stay tuned for our next episode, "Teaching the Whole Student," premiering January 14!
I've wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember, and I can't believe I finally have my own third grade classroom now! I wanted to share my story to document not only the rewarding moments of my first year in the classroom, but also the challenges. Through Year One, I hope to showcase the realities of being a teacher beyond colorful classroom decor and perfectly curated lesson plans.
Join me as I navigate year one in the classroom, and follow me on social media to share your thoughts!
