First Year Feelings and Fresh Starts: A Back to School Episode

No matter where you are at with back to school set up, or how many days you have had curious learners in your care, this back to school episode is for you. Nicole is heading back into the classroom. She is teaching grade three for the first time and feeling like a first-year teacher all over again. Michelle is returning to an associate principal role, a position that feels like a homecoming but comes with a whole new playbook. Together, they reflect on the wisdom from the trending two-part series with Laurie McIntosh, carrying her reminders about boundaries, relationships, and the truth that "clear is kind" into the new school year. They share what their new spaces look like, from Nicole's intentionally organized classroom with subject-area zones to Michelle's student-friendly office designed to be a welcoming space. They dig into the reality and necessity of setting up systems and routines in August that will pay off all year, and why relationships matter more than diving straight into curriculum.  Here’s to fresh starts, new routines, and giving ourselves permission to go slow to go fast. You’ve got this.   Thank you for being here!   You can still browse our LinkTree Shop!  As Amazon Associates, we do earn commission from purchases made through these links. https://linktr.ee/teachersnextdoorpodcast Can you please help us grow the Teachers Next Door Podcast? Please rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-next-door-podcast/id1887084571 Please rate & review on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7bBmnnzYtjqIa4IdHjJqgZ?si=cf8d766e8c5a4759 Join our online community on Instagram @teachersnextdoorpodcast. You can also find us on Facebook, Youtube and Tiktok! Please like and subscribe! Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to explore?  Please visit our website www.teachersnextdoorpodcast.com or email us at hello@teachersnextdoorpodcast.com.