I came across an article this week titled, "Hey, New Teachers, It's OK to Cry In Your Car." It's a good read, and it took me right back to my first year of teaching. I often share with new teachers that I cried (a lot) during my first year. A colleague warned me that sharing this might scare new teachers, but I think that what would be more scary is being a new teacher and thinking that I was the only one sitting alone and crying at the end of a hard day. That's when you think that maybe you're not cut out for teaching... that it really shouldn't be this hard... that every other teacher seems to be doing easily what you're struggling to do, so maybe it's better if you start looking for another job.
The New Teacher Center's research has shown that this time of year is especially difficult for teachers.
The New Teacher Center's research has shown that this time of year is especially difficult for teachers.
If you feel you might need some motivation and inspiration, check this FREE disillusionment power pack out! Once you sign up, you'll get e-mails every couple of days for one month that share stories and captioned photographs of a veteran teacher who writes about that first very tough, but rewarding year in the classroom.
I urge you to sign up if you feel like you're in a place where you want a safe place to reflect and breathe, and a bit of reassurance that you're not alone. And as always, call me if you want someone to talk to! I promise that I've been where you are.
I urge you to sign up if you feel like you're in a place where you want a safe place to reflect and breathe, and a bit of reassurance that you're not alone. And as always, call me if you want someone to talk to! I promise that I've been where you are.