by bmelsby | Oct 27, 2023 | new teacher
Three Ways New Teachers Can Successfully Advocate for Administrator Support by Amanda Melsby – updated November 1, 2024 A vivid memory from my first year of teaching is the moment I realized I was overwhelmed. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the lesson planning or...
by bmelsby | Oct 9, 2023 | employment, new teacher
New Teacher Evaluations: Minor Mistakes Versus “Red Flags” by Amanda Melsby – October 9, 2023 There is no denying the stress that comes with new teacher evaluations. Even if you are growing accustomed to your administrator or other colleagues...
by bmelsby | Sep 22, 2023 | classroom management, new teacher
How to Get Past a Less-Than-Positive Student Interaction by Amanda Melsby – September 22, 2023 Speak with any nurse, flight attendant, or waiter these days and you will likely hear the same concern. They’ve seen a recent increase in negative interactions,...
by bmelsby | Sep 13, 2023 | new teacher
New Teacher Self-Care: A Practical Plan You Can Start Tomorrow by Amanda Melsby – September 13, 2023 Self-Care Requires Dedication and a Plan As a new teacher, you can find yourself in a vicious cycle of “teach all day” followed by “work all evening”. Instead...
by bmelsby | Sep 5, 2023 | new teacher
A New Teacher’s Guide to Mastering Back-to-School Night by Brad Melsby – updated September 9, 2024 As a new teacher, navigating Back-to-School Night (also known as Meet the Teacher Night or Open House) can be daunting. This crucial event typically gives...
by bmelsby | Aug 29, 2023 | instruction, new teacher
How to Lessen The Teacher Grading Burden by Brad Melsby – updated February 19, 2025 Assign work, collect work, grade work. This familiar grading routine feels overwhelming at times, especially at the secondary level where roster totals can reach over 150...
