I feel like I am still holding on to survival mode. Being a first year teacher is VERY challenging. I feel like I need to be perfect....too bad we ALL know that is NEVER going to happen! How come when I was in school no one told us the REAL stuff!! Guess it comes with experience! For all of you Veteran Teachers...I salute you! It is a rough start! I see the light at the end of the tunnel...it's faint...but I see it!
...I think I can, I think I can! Staying positive! Only 9 more weeks!!!
It will get easier Nicole. This is my third year, and it has been easier than the last two. It is still stressful, especially with all of this evaluation stuff. I think it will always be stressful though! I was really bad about comparing myself to other teachers when I started, but as I've gained experience, I know we are all different, and I don't really do that anymore. I know you are a great teacher!
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