I’m here.
If you are here, let me stop and say . . .
THANK YOU!
The fact that you are taking the time out of your day to
stop and read this means a lot to me.
Let me tell you a bit about myself:
First, my name is Allison.
It’s nice to meet you : )
I am a first year teacher.
I’m gearing up for my first year in this wonderful thing most call a
profession, (but we know to be a passion).
Here’s what I know about my first year:
It’s going
to be crazy. I’m going to be tired. I’m going to be so busy I won’t have time
to stop and thing.
Most
importantly? I’ve never been more excited about something.
Here’s what I don’t know about my first year of teaching:
How much
will it truly consume my life? Will I even have the time (or energy!) to blog?
If you’re a veteran teacher, or a teacher who has even just
a few years under your belt, you might be thinking that maybe I’m in a little
over my head. First year teacher and new blogger? Let me tell you WHY I have a
blog.
#1 Reason?
REFLECTION.
I want to reflect, daily of course, but ideally weekly on
this blog. I want to share with you my
highs, my lows, my stumbles, and my A-HA moments. The more I share, the more reflection that I
can do. With that being said, if only
two people read this, it will be okay.
Why? I will be a better teacher because of the reflection being done,
and that is all its really about right?
Secondly, I want to provide a place for other new teachers
that come after me, or pre-service teachers to get an inside look into the
first year. That is something I would
really have appreciated. SO, if you are
a first year teacher with me, or a pre-service teacher, come along for the
ride.
Lastly,
I joined instagram first.
I love it. The positivity and
support provided over social media for teachers is amazing. The teaching community is amazing. A family friend, who happens to be an
administrator in the education field, told me once to keep going to
conferences. That is where the positive
people in education are, and that positivity is infectious. This online community that I have found, full
of teachers sharing their bright ideas, and most importantly their PASSION, is
to me, a conference FULL of positive, supportive educators one internet click
away : )
P.S. - Can we just talk about how talented Kristen is from Chalk and Apple Blog Designs?! Love this look!
Thanks for reading!
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