Wednesday, June 29, 2011

First Post for my First Year

I just graduated from Bryan College in Dayton, TN, with a BS degree in Elementary Education (K-6). I began the process of looking for a job shortly after graduation in May. Through God's leading only, I have been blessed with a job teaching 3rd grade at a Christian school in Castro Valley, California. 

In the next month and a half I need to pack up my life in Alabama, drive out to California, move into a new apartment with a new roommate I have never met, attend my first teacher orientation, prepare my first classroom for my first students, and get ready for the first week of school! A little overwhelming to say the least, but so exciting! 

I would love to use this blog as a way to post about activities in my class, reflect on how the year is going, and to connect with other teachers who are either first year ones like myself or experienced ones. I hope that in the midst of the crazy first year I can keep this blog up so I have something to look back on and reflect about things that went well and things that need to be changed for my second year. 

So, please follow my blog! I welcome all input and ideas. :)
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Elizabeth-- thank you for leaving a comment on my blog (Primary Connections) I hope you will use the link up button to add your blog. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I also moved 1500 miles to start my 1st teaching job in Florida-- I understand how nerve racking and exciting it is.

    Congrats!!
    Primary Connections

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  2. EmilyJune 29, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Welcome to the world of teaching and blogging! :)
    Congratulations on your new job! I just finished up my first year of teaching. Blogs were such a great resource for me my first year!
    Good luck!

    -Emily
    http://fun-tasticfirstgrade.blogspot.com/

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  3. Lauren MorseJune 30, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Good luck on your new job! I'm from Alabama too!
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  4. ElizabethJune 30, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Thanks, Beth, Emily, and Lauren for the warm welcome to blogging! I'm excited about it. :)

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  5. LongIslandTeacherJuly 1, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Good luck!! Congrats on your new job!!
    -Krista
    http://thelifeofalongislandteacher.blogspot.com/

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  6. TamiJuly 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Congratulations! I'm going to be a first year third grade teacher too...though I don't have the added stress of moving across country and starting a new life too. Praying that your first year is blessed and look forward to learning alongside you! :)

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  7. ElizabethJuly 1, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Thanks, Krista!

    And Tami, thank you for the prayers. I will be praying for you as well! :)

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  8. Kim@The Teacher's LaneJuly 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Wow, so many changes at once but I'm sure you're going to do great!! Congratulations on the new job and can't wait to see all that you share!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I am a first year 3rd grade teacher as well! I recently started blogging too! What a fun way to share ideas and experiences!
    http://newteachernewmom.blogspot.com/

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  10. AshleighJuly 14, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Congratulations! I also moved away my first year teaching, and it was an experience I wouldn't trade! I'm also a third grade teacher and can't wait to read about your teaching experience! Congratulations!!!

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  11. MeganJuly 14, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Congratulations on all this excitement! I've been teaching for 4 years but this is going to be my first year teaching 3rd year...and at a new school!! I look forward to reading your new ideas!!

    Megan
    Blackboard and Beyond

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  12. AdrienneJuly 15, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I am a first year third grade teacher as well and I am so glad that I found your blog. You have a lot of exciting things ahead of you with your move and your first year. I can't wait to keep reading!

    Adrienne
    awigginsworld.blogspot.com

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  13. ElizabethJuly 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    How exciting to hear form many other teachers who are either first year or first year in the 3rd grade! I'm so glad I'm not alone in that. :) Looking forward to reading everyone's blogs during the year.
    - Elizabeth :)

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  14. KristenJuly 16, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    This will be my first year teaching also, but I'll be in second grade and living back at home. I admire your courage in moving so far away!

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  15. Amy RiderJuly 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Wow! Sounds like an awesome adventure- GOOD LUCK!! : )

    Thanks for including my blog on your blog list. I appreciate it.

    Wishing you the best during your first year in 3rd grade. You can do it!

    Amy

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