Summary: The first few years as a teacher in a classroom can be overwhelming trying to learn all of the ropes. But, how a teacher spends this time period is critical to the longevity of their career. Tune in to hear tips and tricks (as well as fabulous resources) for how to be a sponge as a new teacher so that you can be more effective faster!<br> Quotables<br> <br> * You can take bits and pieces of their strategy to sew together your own<br> * I was open to learning, but I put a system in place so that I could process and apply it at a later date without passing the opportunity up<br> * You can’t go implement EVERY idea you receive<br> * Strike while the iron is hot<br> <br> Gretchen's Stamp of Approval<br> <br> * Podcasts<br> <br> * <a href="http://edupodcastnetwork.com">edupodcastnetwork.com</a><br> * <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1237054193">Elite Edupreneurs</a> by Rachel of Bright Futures Counseling<br> * <a href="http://learningleader.com/">Learning Leader</a> by Ryan Hawk<br> <br> <br> * Social Media<br> <br> * Facebook- New Teacher Support Group [see below]<br> * IG hashtag- #teachersfollowteachers<br> <br> <br> * Books<br> <br> * "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Days-School-Effective-Teacher/dp/0962936022/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520630037&sr=8-2&keywords=harry+wong+first+day+of+school">The First Days of School</a>" by Harry Wong<br> * "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Like-Champion-2-0-Techniques/dp/1118901851/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520630090&sr=8-1&keywords=teach+like+a+champion">Teach Like a Champion</a>" by Doug Lemov<br> * "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Educ-101-Didnt-College/dp/1478711868/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412203865&sr=8-1&keywords=education+101+what+they+didn%27t+teach+you+in+college">Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College</a>" by Gretchen Bridgers<br> <br> <br> * Blogs<br> <br> * <a href="https://organizedclassroom.com/">The Organized Classroom</a> by Charity Preston<br> * <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/">Bloglovin'</a><br> <br> <br> * Conferences<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.getyourteachon.com/">Get Your Teach On</a><br> * <a href="http://www.teachyourheartoutcon.com/">Teach Your Heart Out</a><br> * <a href="http://www.happygoteach.com/">Happy Go Teach</a><br> * <a href="http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/">Ron Clark Academy</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203</a><br> <br> Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter<br> <br> * <a href="http://eepurl.com/lJKNn">http://eepurl.com/lJKNn</a><br> <br> Connect with Gretchen<br> <br> * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com<br> * Blog: Always A Lesson<br> * Facebook: Always A Lesson<br> * Twitter: @gschultek<br> * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson<br> * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers<br> * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers<br> * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College<br> <br> Leave a Rating and Review:<br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2</a><br> Why?<br> This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future.<br> How?<br> Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher.<br> Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’<br> Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.”<br> Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info<br> Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)<br>
