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I spent September doing ALOT of travel for work!  It was great but very tiring!!!!

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I was just getting into thick of the curriculum and honestly was lost in the sauce. Fortunately, we have weekly planning times where I have learned a lot. I think I’m slowly getting the hang of it.

Jessica Corson

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I'm finally finding a moment to breathe since the start of the semester! It's been a busy start, but I feel I have a handle on things so far. 3rd time/year is a charm.

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I love the #T.E.A.C.H. Program. I have learned a lot from this program. I am enjoying being a teacher. I love motivating, encouraging, and inspiring my students. I love it. Thank you to this wonderful program for molding me into the wonderful teacher I am today. ❤️❤️❤️

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I am doing well. I just finished having to teach 5 classes during a 4 period day while covering 2 honors biology classes upstairs. I am also the head swim coach and am also preparing for the season to begin on October 28th. Last week I ordered t+shirts for the entire team so that we all match on pictures day.

Here's to October!

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Started my first year as a TA in the 1st grade and have finally gotten the swing of things. Really enjoy my students and my fellow teachers! All was going well until hurricane Helene decided to rear her ugly face and close our schools so far the last two days of September. Thankfully all I lost was power for a few days. I know others in my area have lost way more! Here's to a healing October!

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... and where on earth did September go?!

It honestly feels like it flew by, so I'm grateful for this prompt to slow down and think back.

My second September as a public school teacher felt so much more grounded than the first--there's still much room to learn and grow (and always will be) but I feel so much more myself as I'm teaching everyday... unlike last year when I often felt like I was playing the role of Teacher. Feeling confident enough to trust myself more and bring more of my real personality into the classroom with me has been huge.

I'm excited to get the ball rolling with our after-school program theatre program soon--so many kids interested in taking part on and off stage!

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I started at my school last spring. I am the lone strength and conditioning coach at our school. When I started I was the 3rd teacher/coach that the students had last year. Needless to say it was tough sledding to get the culture and standards established. Fast forward, this fall has been great. The students are onboard and we are off to a great start. The days are as busy as they can be but I’m happy to be in the position to make an impact.

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It has been incredibly hard to get anything done. Between being a Regional FBLA Advisor, Swimming Coach, working on my Dissertation, and Refereeing I am just trying to stay afloat.

Good news is my FBLA Club at school has grown 4x over last year. We have a 170 members. Making us the largest in the region.

We have started swimming workouts and I have 90 swimmers interested!!!!

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It was a smooth start to the semester! But the work has started piling up and trying my best to keep up as it comes in. I'm hopeful that I can continue balancing all my classes and students to keep them engaged and learning.

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September started and stayed super busy. I am teaching 8th grade Math, prepping to sell my house and move (not in that order), and I’m trying to get on board my 1st year of the residency program with T.E.A.C.H. So today I’m here! I made it! I’m looking forward to learning all I can in this program and becoming the best Math teacher I can be.

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I’m so grateful for the #teach program and everything I'm learning in my new role as an instructional assistant. It's been an incredible experience so far, and I'm excited to keep growing and learning from it. I hope everyone is doing great and finding their own meaningful moments in this journey!

Cindy Magana

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Can you now hear that Earth Wind & Fire tune now? We made it! Bring on the busyness of fall! Also bring on all the changes that teachable moments can be applied tous as wellas our students.

Regards,

The Music Man

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This is my second year teaching American Lit to HS Juniors. I’m also a single parent, and manage a small business (which provides some extra income). I’m finding it difficult to get everything done…grading, cleaning, cooking, course work, all of it 😅

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My experience with this program has been great. Life has been beyond crazy and this program allows me to handle my coursework at my own pace.

I serve as our High School's Athletic Director, PE Department Chair, Baseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach and wear many more hats.

The supportive team at #TEACH has made balancing all of these jobs and titles possible. I cannot wait to see what the future holds!

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This year started off well overall. My 7th grade team is fully staffed, so we went from 5 classes with 34 kids last year to 3 classes with 20 kids - this has made such a difference! Just as we have been getting into the swing of things, Hurricane Helene hit. Personally, I went over 100 hours without power, a boil water order, and had to throw away all our fridge/freezer food. But it could’ve been worse. I know teachers whose houses are unlivable or have trees on them. Our community is making progress; I have power and clean water now. But I am worried for my students. I emailed them some local resources and have only heard back from 1. We are on day 5 of no school and may or may not go back next week. It has been stressful, but my students and their families are resilient, and I’m anxious to see them all.

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I have return to public school. I have forgotten about all of the classes, meeting, boards, and how busy I was being a cheer coach. At one point I felt like I was drowning. I still feel like that sometimes. It's all coming together though!

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I am teaching an entire new grade level this year and it is so exhausting. Being a state tested course, I am feeling all of the pressures of trying to please everyone while still maintaining my sanity. Learning to balance my work, school, and personal life has definitely been a challenge, but I know it that it isn't one that I won't be able to rise up to.

I am excited that September is finally over, and we are now into the roll of things. My students have been great and very supportive of me. I think it is important to support your students, but it's even more rewarding when they can sort of be the same for you.

Here's to October!

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September has been a busy and rewarding month for me. I've been balancing my responsibilities as a teacher and football coach, and it's been a whirlwind. In the classroom, I’m teaching over 160 students, which requires a lot of energy and organization. Managing that many students can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly fulfilling to see their progress and help them grow.

On top of teaching, I’ve been coaching football. Our team had a solid run in September, finishing with a 3-3 record. Each game was a learning experience, both for the players and for me as a coach. We’ve had some great wins, but also faced tough losses that taught us resilience and teamwork. Balancing both roles—coach and teacher—has been demanding, but it's been amazing to see the dedication and effort from my students and athletes.

This month has really tested my time management, but it's also reminded me how rewarding both teaching and coaching can be. Looking ahead, I’m excited for what's next, both on the field and in the classroom!

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September's been a tough but rewarding month. I have 3 courses that completed essays mid-month. With 40 kids minimum per class this semester, that's left me with a lot of grading and feedback to give! I've done well pivoting and providing work that students can do independently or in groups while I provide feedback and conference with students about their essays. I've definitely learned a lesson about staggering writing submissions.

--Connor Wright

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I'm the spikey blonde with my great First Grade Team!

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Now that I have power and internet! 5 weeks in, the kids were just finding routines established well with only a couple behavioral issues. For myself, I was just finding my groove and identifying where I was most productive in planning and preparation. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know my kids and learning more about them each day! It is sad that the hurricane has had a traumatic impact on our community and there is no date set yet for when we will return to school. It will be like the first day of school all over again! I miss the kids and send messages to keep in touch.