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Learning to give myself grace

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Patience

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I grew with learning my own pace as a teacher and learning what works best for my students

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I applied strategies and practices that I learned from training and shared them with others.

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This mentoring program exceeded my expectations. During our meetings we get light refreshments that always keep up going. I have been provided the tools to make me feel like I am not alone as a new teacher. This has been a truly great experience.

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I learned how to give students the grace that they need.

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It was okay for the most part, I just would have like more interactive meetings about  everyday life as a teacher, and how to work through the struggles..

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I pushed through when I didn't want to.

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During my first year as a teacher, I learned that every student is different and that it is okay. I also learned that having patience is the greatest form of grace when dealing with children.

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The mentor program was what I expected and a little more. I still feel that some of the activities that the mentees had to complete should be based on their needs as well as what the district require. (There need to be a balance and some flexibility).

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I allow myself the room to grow by looking at feedback that has been given to me by my principal, mentors and colleagues, and applying it in the classroom.

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Currently, I am between rejuvenation and reflection. There are times that I fall back into disillusionment, but something happens that gives me just a little ray of hope.

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I feel like I have passed the Dillusionment phase, like one-two week ago (LoL)but now entering the Rejuvenation phase, feeling a little more confident as a new teacher

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I did not and do not like the webinar series. As a first year teacher, I think this was one component that adds to early burnout and turnover rates. Meeting with your mentor and the group is more than enough. 

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I did not and do not like the webinar series. As a first year teacher, I think this was one component that adds to early burnout and turnover rates. Meeting with your mentor and the group is more than enough. 

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I am right before the rejuvenation period. It definitely interests me to know that I will have experienced all stages by the last day of school.

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In a cycle of survival and rejuvenation. It depends on what new task is being added to the plate. As soon as you get a hang of things....

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I would consider allowing for more autonomy in the webinars. For example, if we have to do 8 webinars, having 4 that are mandatory topics and 4 that are of our choosing would be more meaningful. There is some content that we need to know as new teachers, but there may be some areas that we need support in as individuals like self-care or time management. I may need self-care, but not time management and it may be different for another teacher. So having some options would make the program much more meaningful for individual teachers.

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Be flexible and adapt to change

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I learned to be more patient and give myself grace and extend that same grace to the scholars. We're both learning.

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I learned to be more flexible and to not to over stress myself. 

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I learned to be more flexible and to not to over stress myself. 

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I learned patience and strategies to be an effective teacher.

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I usually don't like asking for help but this year I sought out assistance and advice from my colleagues when needed.

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I usually don't like asking for help but this year I sought out assistance and advice from my colleagues when needed.

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I have grown professionally as I continue to support teachers and scholars.

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I grew by reminding myself that each day is a new day and new opportunity, not only for me but for the scholars. I also began to get more comfortable and confident in my role as a teacher.

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Overall, it was what I expected. I do wish that I had more time to spend with my mentee. Due to our schedules it was often challenging to get together at times.

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Overall, it was what I expected. I do wish that I had more time to spend with my mentee. Due to our schedules it was often challenging to get together at times.

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I have grown by applying strategies and knowledge that I learned from different PL's in the classroom to help create a successful environment. Also by talking to my mentor and other school leaders to gain different insight and support.

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I am in the survival stage for sure! After spring break and GMAS I am sure  I will be in the rejuvenation stage. 

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I am in the survival stage for sure! After spring break and GMAS I am sure  I will be in the rejuvenation stage. 

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I liked the mentor program as far as Sims, but I believe that RCPS expects/requires a lot for first year teachers. The webinars were overwhelming initially, but Sims mentor program helped to relieve some of that. I also like that we can be honest during the meetings and everyone was understanding and ready to help one another where we can.

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I am slowly approaching rejuvenation.

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The mentoring program is definitely a positive program that is in place for new teachers. However, I do believe moving forward limiting the amount of professional hours required in the webinars will be beneficial because our teachers are involved in several professional learning opportunities on a school-based level as well a district-wide.

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It was what more that what I expected. This provided a safe environment to talk about experiences and feeling. My mentor has done an awesome job with helping me be successful for my 1st year. I didn't care for the webinars being that a lot of the material is covered within the sessions or during PL.

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I am in the survival stage. With me being in school, maintaining a classroom, and LETRS training I am overwhlemed.