12. First Year Teacher Mistakes (With Special Guests Stephanie and Melissa)

Everyone remembers their first year teaching mistakes - and the Lunch Bunch is no exception. Join 3rd grade teacher Stephanie Hedgpeth-Lopez, Technology Coach Melissa Shaw, and 2nd grade teacher Mariel Desrosier as we regale our tales as first year teachers. But more importantly, we share exactly what we would have done differently if we had the chance to do it again. 

This episode’s topics include:

• Deciding what’s most important
• How to ask for help
• Reaching out to parents
• Leaving at the end of the contract day
• How to give yourself a little grace

LINKS MENTIONED:
Emergency Sub Plans (Video): https://youtu.be/gTwRtSaBAO8

Today’s classroom stories include Mariel’s mister mister experience, Stephanie’s nickname for Richard, and Melissa’s swan thong song. 

⏰ Want even more time-saving tips? Then check out Mariel’s YouTube Channel: The Time-Crunched Teacher.

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