This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Nah Nah Nah Hey Hey Hey Goodbye
Watch out for full moons; never turn your back on them, they lie and steal. Oh so many things I could tell you of the bad kids, but in all seriousness the first year is the worst and it gets better from here. You will fall in love with these kids, and while there will be days that you want to pull your hair out, when one kids picks construction as a trade or finally understands the point, all of your long days and hard work will seem worth it. Good luck, don't let them get under your skin. Be a duck, let it all roll off your back especially from administration.
Let it roll off your back....I love it! I needed to hear that today and I think it is great advice. I had a student tell me today that he hated me and a few other choice words. I did not let him see that it got to me but I did break down later when I was by myself. I agree with you that the second year is for the most part better than the first. The kids are the number one priority and I really believe we are influencing young minds. Great post!
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