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When September Comes Again, Elizabeth Huffman
When September Comes Again, Elizabeth Huffman
Occasional Paper Series
Huffman describes her first year teaching as extremely difficult and stressful. She reflects on her experiences and includes a log of events that she had written throughout that first year. Her stories remind her why she continues her journey as a teacher today.
Introduction: The First Years Out, Judith Leipzig
Introduction: The First Years Out, Judith Leipzig
Occasional Paper Series
An introduction to a series of essays from former Bank Street advisees that reflect on their first-year teaching experiences. The essays reflect the voices of those in the midst of becoming the teachers they hope to be. They touch on important aspects of teaching such as being present, bringing one's whole self, recognizing the interdependence between students and teachers, and generosity.
Collaborations For Success: Teachers, Families, And Funders Working Together, Sarah Samuels
Collaborations For Success: Teachers, Families, And Funders Working Together, Sarah Samuels
Occasional Paper Series
Samuels shows how collaboration with families, colleagues, and funders helped her to survive and thrive as a new teacher. She knew from the start that she could not go it alone and sought opportunities at every turn to work with others.