Spread the loveBy Matthew Lynch Finding your way as a first-year teacher can feel overwhelming and even isolating at times. There is so much responsibility that lands on you all at once, and even though you’ve trained for it, some days it can be too much to handle. Just remember that you are not the first person to walk the new teacher path, and that the support you need to make it through the year, and the following ones, may be right around you. Mentor teachers can provide invaluable help to new teachers. Mentors are experienced, patient, knowledgeable veteran teachers … Continue reading The First Year Teaching: Why you need a teacher mentor