New Teacher Talk
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Are you a new teacher, or an aspiring new teacher? We’re here to support YOU! We talk about the most common challenges educators face and how to find answers. We'd like to connect with new educators and those who support them.
Assessment adaptations help English learners show what they truly know. This mini poster offers strategies that level the playing field without lowering expectations. What works in your classroom?
#ELL #TeachingTips #EducationalEquity
#ELL #TeachingTips #EducationalEquity
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Assessment adaptations help English learners show what they truly know. This mini poster offers strategies that level the playing field without lowering expectations. What works in your classroom?
#ELL #TeachingTips #EducationalEquity
#ELL #TeachingTips #EducationalEquity
🎓 NEW: Instructional coach Helene Alalouf on the Learner Variability Navigator—a FREE tool with 100+ evidence-based strategies. Learn why there's no "average learner" & how to design instruction that works for all students without 30 lesson plans. Game-changing!
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🎓 NEW: Instructional coach Helene Alalouf on the Learner Variability Navigator—a FREE tool with 100+ evidence-based strategies. Learn why there's no "average learner" & how to design instruction that works for all students without 30 lesson plans. Game-changing!
Even on your toughest day, you're still somebody's favorite teacher. New educators: you don't see every life you touch, but you're changing them. The kid who feels safe in your room, who tries harder because you believe in them, that's your legacy. Keep going. You matter. 💙
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Even on your toughest day, you're still somebody's favorite teacher. New educators: you don't see every life you touch, but you're changing them. The kid who feels safe in your room, who tries harder because you believe in them, that's your legacy. Keep going. You matter. 💙
Band teachers Becky Weiler & Martin Czernicki reveal how music education builds perseverance, teamwork, focus & community. From Queen concerts to rubber duck traditions, discover why schools with music programs see better attendance & graduation rates. Essential listening!
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Band teachers Becky Weiler & Martin Czernicki reveal how music education builds perseverance, teamwork, focus & community. From Queen concerts to rubber duck traditions, discover why schools with music programs see better attendance & graduation rates. Essential listening!
🎵 NEW: Band teachers Becky Weiler & Martin Czernicki reveal how music education builds perseverance, teamwork, focus & community. From Queen concerts to rubber duck traditions, discover why schools with music programs see better attendance & graduation rates. Essential listening!
#MusicEducation
#MusicEducation
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🎵 NEW: Band teachers Becky Weiler & Martin Czernicki reveal how music education builds perseverance, teamwork, focus & community. From Queen concerts to rubber duck traditions, discover why schools with music programs see better attendance & graduation rates. Essential listening!
#MusicEducation
#MusicEducation
New teachers: November is tough. The excitement's worn off & everyone seems too busy to help. You're not alone. 💙 Samar Abousalem's conversation starters give you the questions to ask mentors about what you need most right now. Download your FREE Tuesday Teacher Resource! 📚
#Teaching #NewTeachers
#Teaching #NewTeachers
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
New teachers: November is tough. The excitement's worn off & everyone seems too busy to help. You're not alone. 💙 Samar Abousalem's conversation starters give you the questions to ask mentors about what you need most right now. Download your FREE Tuesday Teacher Resource! 📚
#Teaching #NewTeachers
#Teaching #NewTeachers
New teachers: hitting the November wall? Self-doubt means you CARE, not that you're failing. Reframe: "I'm not behind; I'm responding to what my students need." Make 1 brave connection this week. New episode of New Teacher Talk: you're not alone! 🎧 #NewTeacher #EdChat #TeacherSupport
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
New teachers: hitting the November wall? Self-doubt means you CARE, not that you're failing. Reframe: "I'm not behind; I'm responding to what my students need." Make 1 brave connection this week. New episode of New Teacher Talk: you're not alone! 🎧 #NewTeacher #EdChat #TeacherSupport
If teaching feels like improv comedy... that's because it is. 🎭
And you're absolutely crushing it (even when it doesn't feel like it).
Every first-year teacher deserves a standing ovation for performing this impossible show daily. This one's for you. 💪
#TeacherLife #FirstYearTeacher
And you're absolutely crushing it (even when it doesn't feel like it).
Every first-year teacher deserves a standing ovation for performing this impossible show daily. This one's for you. 💪
#TeacherLife #FirstYearTeacher
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If teaching feels like improv comedy... that's because it is. 🎭
And you're absolutely crushing it (even when it doesn't feel like it).
Every first-year teacher deserves a standing ovation for performing this impossible show daily. This one's for you. 💪
#TeacherLife #FirstYearTeacher
And you're absolutely crushing it (even when it doesn't feel like it).
Every first-year teacher deserves a standing ovation for performing this impossible show daily. This one's for you. 💪
#TeacherLife #FirstYearTeacher
October Podcasts Are Here! 🎧
Check out this month's episodes from New Teacher Talk! We've made it easy to tune in—scan the QR codes in our video to access all of October's conversations.
Whether you're commuting, planning, or taking a break, we've got insights to support your teaching journey.
Check out this month's episodes from New Teacher Talk! We've made it easy to tune in—scan the QR codes in our video to access all of October's conversations.
Whether you're commuting, planning, or taking a break, we've got insights to support your teaching journey.
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
October Podcasts Are Here! 🎧
Check out this month's episodes from New Teacher Talk! We've made it easy to tune in—scan the QR codes in our video to access all of October's conversations.
Whether you're commuting, planning, or taking a break, we've got insights to support your teaching journey.
Check out this month's episodes from New Teacher Talk! We've made it easy to tune in—scan the QR codes in our video to access all of October's conversations.
Whether you're commuting, planning, or taking a break, we've got insights to support your teaching journey.
New podcast alert 🎧 First-year teacher? Stop struggling alone.
Samar Abousalem shares the collaboration strategy that transformed her teaching, plus specific questions to ask experienced colleagues about curriculum, management & more. Teaching thrives on community!
#EduSky #NewTeacherAdvice
Samar Abousalem shares the collaboration strategy that transformed her teaching, plus specific questions to ask experienced colleagues about curriculum, management & more. Teaching thrives on community!
#EduSky #NewTeacherAdvice
October 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New podcast alert 🎧 First-year teacher? Stop struggling alone.
Samar Abousalem shares the collaboration strategy that transformed her teaching, plus specific questions to ask experienced colleagues about curriculum, management & more. Teaching thrives on community!
#EduSky #NewTeacherAdvice
Samar Abousalem shares the collaboration strategy that transformed her teaching, plus specific questions to ask experienced colleagues about curriculum, management & more. Teaching thrives on community!
#EduSky #NewTeacherAdvice
New teachers: Map your support network with this FREE resource! Identify emotional, relational, contextual, instructional & social connections. Find gaps & build stronger systems. 📚
Scan QR code to download!
#TeacherResources #NewTeacher #EdChat
Scan QR code to download!
#TeacherResources #NewTeacher #EdChat
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 AM
New teachers: Map your support network with this FREE resource! Identify emotional, relational, contextual, instructional & social connections. Find gaps & build stronger systems. 📚
Scan QR code to download!
#TeacherResources #NewTeacher #EdChat
Scan QR code to download!
#TeacherResources #NewTeacher #EdChat
🎙️ NEW: Dr. Vicki Phelps on talent development in education.
Learn how teachers catalyze student potential through environment, motivation & developmental opportunities. Discover productive struggle, neurodivergent strengths & teaching beyond worksheets. Essential listening for educators!
Learn how teachers catalyze student potential through environment, motivation & developmental opportunities. Discover productive struggle, neurodivergent strengths & teaching beyond worksheets. Essential listening for educators!
October 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🎙️ NEW: Dr. Vicki Phelps on talent development in education.
Learn how teachers catalyze student potential through environment, motivation & developmental opportunities. Discover productive struggle, neurodivergent strengths & teaching beyond worksheets. Essential listening for educators!
Learn how teachers catalyze student potential through environment, motivation & developmental opportunities. Discover productive struggle, neurodivergent strengths & teaching beyond worksheets. Essential listening for educators!
"Teachers are those who help find strengths, wipe away tears, overpower demons, and conquer fears."
Week 9-10 is brutal. If you're struggling right now, that's normal. You're not failing, you’re learning. One day at a time. We see you. You're doing better than you think.
Week 9-10 is brutal. If you're struggling right now, that's normal. You're not failing, you’re learning. One day at a time. We see you. You're doing better than you think.
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Teachers are those who help find strengths, wipe away tears, overpower demons, and conquer fears."
Week 9-10 is brutal. If you're struggling right now, that's normal. You're not failing, you’re learning. One day at a time. We see you. You're doing better than you think.
Week 9-10 is brutal. If you're struggling right now, that's normal. You're not failing, you’re learning. One day at a time. We see you. You're doing better than you think.
Struggling as a new teacher? Jessica Smith's mentorship framework is a game-changer: 4 mentor types, the FAST vetting test, a ready-to-use outreach script & a 90-day plan. Learn to build your support network without burning out. Teaching doesn't have to feel so lonely. 🎓✨
October 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Struggling as a new teacher? Jessica Smith's mentorship framework is a game-changer: 4 mentor types, the FAST vetting test, a ready-to-use outreach script & a 90-day plan. Learn to build your support network without burning out. Teaching doesn't have to feel so lonely. 🎓✨
🆓 Tuesday Teacher Resource! Three-step student reflection framework that lowers stress & makes feedback more effective. Students self-assess, you plan strategic comments, they reflect on growth. Game-changer for managing workload! 📚✨
October 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
🆓 Tuesday Teacher Resource! Three-step student reflection framework that lowers stress & makes feedback more effective. Students self-assess, you plan strategic comments, they reflect on growth. Game-changer for managing workload! 📚✨
🎙️ NEW: Benita Gordon shares her R-E-A-L framework on New Teacher Talk! 26+ years of wisdom on building relationships, managing energy, creating authentic classroom culture & lifelong learning. Essential listening for all educators! 🍎✨
#NewTeacherTalk #TeacherTips
#NewTeacherTalk #TeacherTips
October 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🎙️ NEW: Benita Gordon shares her R-E-A-L framework on New Teacher Talk! 26+ years of wisdom on building relationships, managing energy, creating authentic classroom culture & lifelong learning. Essential listening for all educators! 🍎✨
#NewTeacherTalk #TeacherTips
#NewTeacherTalk #TeacherTips
October is overwhelming for new teachers with observations, conferences, goal-setting all at once. But you're not just surviving; you're learning to teach in the real world. This chaos? It's where you become the teacher you're meant to be.
Keep dancing. 🍎
#NewTeacher #Teaching
Keep dancing. 🍎
#NewTeacher #Teaching
October 16, 2025 at 3:56 AM
October is overwhelming for new teachers with observations, conferences, goal-setting all at once. But you're not just surviving; you're learning to teach in the real world. This chaos? It's where you become the teacher you're meant to be.
Keep dancing. 🍎
#NewTeacher #Teaching
Keep dancing. 🍎
#NewTeacher #Teaching
🎧 NEW EPISODE: Turn student mistakes into learning magic!
✨ Education prof Ken King shares the brain science behind productive struggle + practical strategies like "my favorite no." Perfect for new teachers ready to ditch perfectionism culture!
#NewTeacherTalk #GrowthMindset
✨ Education prof Ken King shares the brain science behind productive struggle + practical strategies like "my favorite no." Perfect for new teachers ready to ditch perfectionism culture!
#NewTeacherTalk #GrowthMindset
October 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
🎧 NEW EPISODE: Turn student mistakes into learning magic!
✨ Education prof Ken King shares the brain science behind productive struggle + practical strategies like "my favorite no." Perfect for new teachers ready to ditch perfectionism culture!
#NewTeacherTalk #GrowthMindset
✨ Education prof Ken King shares the brain science behind productive struggle + practical strategies like "my favorite no." Perfect for new teachers ready to ditch perfectionism culture!
#NewTeacherTalk #GrowthMindset
🕐 FREE resource: Master Wait Time 1 in your classroom! This one-pager has practical techniques like public counting, think-write strategies & student-generated signals to give ALL learners processing time. Download now using the QR code from New Teacher Talk! #TeachingTips #FreeResources #EduTwitter
October 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
🕐 FREE resource: Master Wait Time 1 in your classroom! This one-pager has practical techniques like public counting, think-write strategies & student-generated signals to give ALL learners processing time. Download now using the QR code from New Teacher Talk! #TeachingTips #FreeResources #EduTwitter
🎧 New podcast: Dr. Monica Boehle on "wait time 1”: the 3-5 second pause that transforms classroom discussions! Research-backed strategies to engage ALL students, not just the quick responders. Simple technique, powerful results.
Come back tomorrow for the poster!
#WaitTime #Teaching
Come back tomorrow for the poster!
#WaitTime #Teaching
October 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
To survive teaching you need 3 bones: a wishbone to dream big, a backbone to stand firm, and a funny bone for when lesson plans go sideways. New teachers—which one are you working on? 🦴📚✨
#TeacherLife #Education
#TeacherLife #Education
October 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
To survive teaching you need 3 bones: a wishbone to dream big, a backbone to stand firm, and a funny bone for when lesson plans go sideways. New teachers—which one are you working on? 🦴📚✨
#TeacherLife #Education
#TeacherLife #Education
🎧 New episode: Cincinnati math teacher Josh Amstutz shares how he uses AI chatbots to turn his German fellowship experience into classroom gold! Learn his 4-step prompting method + get 40+ teacher fellowship opportunities. Ready to level up? 🚀
#NewTeacherTalk #AIinEducation #TeacherGrowth
#NewTeacherTalk #AIinEducation #TeacherGrowth
October 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🎧 New episode: Cincinnati math teacher Josh Amstutz shares how he uses AI chatbots to turn his German fellowship experience into classroom gold! Learn his 4-step prompting method + get 40+ teacher fellowship opportunities. Ready to level up? 🚀
#NewTeacherTalk #AIinEducation #TeacherGrowth
#NewTeacherTalk #AIinEducation #TeacherGrowth
October = evaluation season! 📋 FREE template from accomplished teacher Lori Abbott helps new teachers plan & reflect on formal observations, from pre-conference to action steps. Take control of your evaluation process! Use the QR code.
#NewTeacher #TeacherEval
#NewTeacher #TeacherEval
October 7, 2025 at 4:23 AM
October = evaluation season! 📋 FREE template from accomplished teacher Lori Abbott helps new teachers plan & reflect on formal observations, from pre-conference to action steps. Take control of your evaluation process! Use the QR code.
#NewTeacher #TeacherEval
#NewTeacher #TeacherEval
🍂 New teachers drowning in October chaos? Third year teacher, Abby Bartle's got your back! Her 3-category to-do system + grading hacks will save your sanity. From surviving parent conferences to actually taking lunch breaks, this episode is pure gold ✨ #NewTeacherTalk #TeachingTips
October 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🍂 New teachers drowning in October chaos? Third year teacher, Abby Bartle's got your back! Her 3-category to-do system + grading hacks will save your sanity. From surviving parent conferences to actually taking lunch breaks, this episode is pure gold ✨ #NewTeacherTalk #TeachingTips
"Teachers are the only people who lose sleep over other people's kids." — Nicholas Ferroni
Late nights planning, early mornings worrying, weekends thinking about Monday. Teachers don't just teach—they care deeply. To every educator losing sleep: you're making a difference. 💙
Late nights planning, early mornings worrying, weekends thinking about Monday. Teachers don't just teach—they care deeply. To every educator losing sleep: you're making a difference. 💙
October 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Teachers are the only people who lose sleep over other people's kids." — Nicholas Ferroni
Late nights planning, early mornings worrying, weekends thinking about Monday. Teachers don't just teach—they care deeply. To every educator losing sleep: you're making a difference. 💙
Late nights planning, early mornings worrying, weekends thinking about Monday. Teachers don't just teach—they care deeply. To every educator losing sleep: you're making a difference. 💙