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Be a positive influence among staff. Don't get sucked into negativity.

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Don't be afraid to ask for help!!

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kids about their lives
Get involved at Gibbons in some capacity outside of class
Talk to colleagues  and ask questions

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1. support your students outside of the classroom, assign as little homework as possible to enable them to engage
2. find a rhythm for prayer at the start of each class and stick with it
3. be warm to other educators including substitutes

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I think one of the best ways to get to know kids is outside of the classroom before or after school. Getting to know them empowers you in the classroom as well.

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no set curriculum across classes of same content taught by different teachers

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That students will respond quite well to your rules if you're open and honest

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The freedom with which I can tEACH, no lesson plans due, treated like a professional

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The freedom with which I can tEACH, no lesson plans due, treated like a professional

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It was difficult pacing a class dealing with some students who found assignments very easy and some that found it very difficult.

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students over-relying on technology in the classroom

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1. Get involved but don't overwhelm yourself too much
2. Talk with people outside of your department because you never know who will have your back
3. Embrace the gibbons culture because honestly "only at Gibbons" happens every day

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Not every school is the same and each experience is something new to embrace and don't let the past impact your future

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Having my teaching experience last year impact my first year here. Not allowing myself to fully see that I am a good teacher

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I didn't used to know what bothered me from students in class. I now know and can better proactively confront it.

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scheduling around the always-changing Gibbons calendar / anticipating those events

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My confidence as a teacher grew again and I am excited to see where that goes next year

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I was not great at guaging how much content to prepare for a class.

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the freedom you were given off the bat

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The students actually gave teachers respect and would thank you at the end of every class

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support in place & the students

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Freedom and trust to do things my way.

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Having teachers check in that weren't in your department to make sure you were feeling okay at Gibbons and had the tools you needed

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Getting to know some incredible kids

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After this year's experience, what three pieces of advice would you give an incoming educator?

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After this year's experience, what three pieces of advice would you give an incoming educator?

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What are your "lessons learned" from this year's experience?

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What are your "lessons learned" from this year's experience?

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What was one major challenge you faced this year at Gibbons?

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What was one major challenge you faced this year at Gibbons?

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In what ways did you improve throughout the year?

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In what ways did you improve throughout the year?

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What surprised the most about teaching at Gibbons?

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What surprised the most about teaching at Gibbons?

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What was your favorite part of your first year of teaching at Gibbons?

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What was your favorite part of your first year of teaching at Gibbons?