Aug 16, 2019
Welcome to the second half of the conversation I started last week! The spotlight is on first-year middle school teachers and tips and strategies they can use as they launch their careers in the classroom. And in case you didn't catch the first half of our discussion, here's the expert I'm talking to.
Melissa Castillo is a National Board Certified Professional Teacher, blogger, academic coach, curriculum designer, and technology integrator with 30 years of experience. During her years in the classroom, she served as a teacher mentor for colleagues and student teachers. She is the owner of Straight Outta Class and facilitates the FaceBook group, Prepping for Success for Beginning Teachers. She also works as a freelance writer and photographer.
One of her passion projects right now is supporting new middle school educators.
Today’s episode is full of more of our best advice for new teachers as they step into their first classrooms. We dive deep into what it looks like to establish trust with your students and the things parents wish middle school teachers knew.
In our discussion, we touch on:
As we wrap up, we focus on why it's crucial to keep in mind that students always remember how you treated them. Melissa shares what it's like to run into former students who are now adults, and how she reaches out to tap into their expertise.
For links to the resources mentioned in this episode, head to theishgirl.com/ep55