I am about to start my 2nd year of teaching, and I am excited, but I am also nervous about what to expect. I know that being a teacher is an absolute privilege. I love what I do, but that does not mean that every single day is a breeze. I recently saw a quote that said "If you are worried about being a good teacher, chances are you already are.", and that resonated with me. I look at teachers that I follow who truly seem to have it all together, but when I look closer, I realize that they are vulnerable just like me and fall down sometimes too.
Things I worry about
I know that I have had obstacles in my way before, and thankfully, I got through them with hard work and perseverance. I have a platform on Twitter which I am grateful for, but I am not perfect, and I worry too. My hope is that, by sharing this post, I can assure other newer teachers that they are not alone. Our fears and worries are as real as they can be, but I know, for a fact, that we can rise above them and come out stronger. After all, our students deserve REAL teachers just like @taramartin has said frequently. I strive to be a REAL teacher for my students because they truly deserve a teacher who cares endlessly, makes mistakes but learns from them, and always cheers them on.
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As the school year is quickly approaching, I have been thinking a lot about my future students. I am so excited to meet a new group of students who will truly become part of my second family within the walls of my classroom. I have decided to write this letter to let my students know how excited I am to be alongside them in their own personal journeys.
Dear students, Welcome to our classroom. This year, you will learn a lot about math, but you will also grow as a student and as a learner. I know that middle school can be a trying time, but I want you to know that, if you ever need anything, I'm always one knock on the door away. I remember my own middle-school experience and how I truly valued the teachers that I had. They were there to cheer me on during my good and bad days. You are going to grow a lot, and I promise that, by your 8th grade year, you will be shocked at how much you have grown. Please always remember who is there for you and the individuals who want to help you grow. You are loved, cared for, and supported. Sure, some days will be a little difficult, and you will feel like not trying again. Please don't give up because, just by trying, you are showing yourself that you will persevere through any obstacle. I promise you will accomplish whatever goal you have as long as you keep on swimming. In my classroom, as you will soon figure out, I view failing as the first attempt in learning. I am not expecting you to be perfect. We will be doing a lot of growth mindset activities that will push your thinking further. Trust me, when I say, you will struggle a little, and that is okay and expected. It just shows me that you are making those connections. Learning can be messy at times, but that is part of the fun. In fact, mistakes are celebrated in my classroom because we can all learn from them. Also, I know that you may be nervous on the first few days. Just like you are nervous about coming to a brand new school, I am right there with you due to being new to the school as well. We will learn a lot and value the memories that we make this year. Sincerely, Ms. Jachymiak |
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