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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 Jenna’s last day as a third grade teacher, and while the routine feels familiar, there’s an unmistakable weight in the air. A year ago, she couldn’t sleep the night before her first day. Today, she’s preparing to say goodbye.
In this final episode of Year One, Jenna reflects on the whirlwind of her first year: the nervous excitement of meeting her students, the challenges of finding her footing, and the unexpected joy in forming deep connections with her class. But as the school year draws to a close, the hardest part isn’t packing up her things—it’s saying goodbye to the students who have shaped her year in ways she never expected.
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.
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