
Michelle Emerson
Fourth-Grade Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Odenton, MD USA
“When it comes to starting a new endeavor, there’s always a reason to say 'no.' You have to choose to focus on the reasons to say 'yes' instead.”
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Odenton, MD USA
“When it comes to starting a new endeavor, there’s always a reason to say 'no.' You have to choose to focus on the reasons to say 'yes' instead.”
Fourth-Grade Teacher
I teach fourth-grade math, science, and social studies.
No two days as a teacher are ever the same. In a single day, I plan and teach lessons, differentiate instruction, give students feedback, grade papers, answer emails, attend meetings, and more!
Here's the first step for professionals
My advice to new teachers is to focus on connections and relationships. Making time to connect with students and foster those relationships should be a priority if you're hoping to make the best impact possible. If that means taking five minutes out of the beginning of a math lesson in order to connect with a student, that's okay! It's also important to connect with other teachers. That community support can help you find inspiration and motivation to get through the more difficult days.
"No one will care what I have to say."