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Welcome back, EduMagicians. Today I with me Michelle Randall. We are discussing tips for new teachers, so let's get it started. Turn up the volume on this episode, new teachers and new grads. Michelle is a new teacher mentor and gets to work with first- and second-year teachers. Michelle provides emotional, professional, and support for new teachers. Michelle shares her teaching journey and how she got to work with new teachers at the beginning of their careers.
Here we go!
Episode takeaways
Tips for planning and prep - expect to put in time and effort
Planning is intentional and essential
Give grace, and you will work to find a rhythm
Be intentional about equity and build relationships
Be protective of your teacher's time
Engaging students in learning environments
Invest first in relationships
Meaningful teaching and learning need to happen
Shine with edtech to engage students in new ways - the tool is not the focus!
Relationships are. First, content is second.
Working with parents
How do I value and see my children's families?
Families are the partners, and show up how they can!
We both love your child and want the best for your child.
Frequent and positive communication
Get to know your child's families as you get to know your students
Communication needs to be thoughtful
Professional development
Building level, the school provides PD
The district can have mandated PD
Options for continuing to learn and grow are further education, endorsements, and certifications.
Social media - connecting professionally via groups, Instagram, Twitter
Learning from and with each other through observations - learn from mentors too!
National board certification and standards
Resources mentioned in this episode.
University of Washington teacher leadership framework - https://www.k-12leadership.org/
Find your marigold - https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/marigolds/.
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