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International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

2021

New teachers

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Tales From A Recession: Encouragement For New Teachers During Uncertain Times, Carolyn Mitten Nov 2021

Tales From A Recession: Encouragement For New Teachers During Uncertain Times, Carolyn Mitten

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

New teachers will be facing many uncertainties this year as they begin their teaching career after a worldwide pandemic. As teacher educators, we are called to care for our students not only in our courses but also as they journey into their first years of teaching. This essay reflects on lessons the author learned from entering her own teaching career during the Great Recession and words of encouragement for teacher educators looking to support their new graduates during such a challenging yet exciting time.