tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post1270775236108475855..comments2024-03-18T15:51:55.843-07:00Comments on Hit the Ground Running: Confession: I'm ScaredAli K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-54648086052966430032016-07-19T07:37:21.593-07:002016-07-19T07:37:21.593-07:00Congratulations on your new position! Are you goin...Congratulations on your new position! Are you going to be like a mentor/coach in the building and not teaching in the classroom? We have a few teachers who transitioned from the classroom to coach positions and they have been helpful in our buildings. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975156527926120864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-67087394044285080252016-07-15T18:12:38.224-07:002016-07-15T18:12:38.224-07:00I think its totally normal to be worried about the...I think its totally normal to be worried about the classes you won't get to teach. There are no teachers that are like you because there simply can't be another you! But that is also why you are going into a job to train teachers - so that you can help them to better be like you. :) Which is an awesome teacher who is a great example to others! <br /><br />As for starting a new job, you're going to be great! I won't tell you not to be nervous because that isn't possible for people like us that struggle with anxiety and what not. But you will be awesome. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073671663046317762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-30707759078605413332016-07-15T08:50:15.061-07:002016-07-15T08:50:15.061-07:00I've never met you, but I can tell from this p...I've never met you, but I can tell from this post what an awesome teacher you are! I think you'll really be able to add so much value in your new role. Jennifer @ Dashing in Stylehttp://dashinginstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-20898576001078035842016-07-14T18:04:58.019-07:002016-07-14T18:04:58.019-07:00It's perfectly normal to be nervous and gave s...It's perfectly normal to be nervous and gave self doubts. <br /><br />All the things you mention tell me that you will be great and they knew what they were doing when they chose you for this new job. <br /><br />I can say that because I was a teacher for over 20 years. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-69248283353717760932016-07-14T14:10:13.618-07:002016-07-14T14:10:13.618-07:00Sending you positive vibes!! I know you will do g...Sending you positive vibes!! I know you will do great on this new journey! Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-16917737157504726032016-07-14T08:08:45.292-07:002016-07-14T08:08:45.292-07:00"Feel the fear and do it anyway." Script..."Feel the fear and do it anyway." Scripted onto the BR wall at my dermatologist's office. So important for women to remember!Gulf Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02675865831805128926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-79423352560884972522016-07-14T07:26:12.970-07:002016-07-14T07:26:12.970-07:00To grow, we must step out of our comfort zone...Yo...To grow, we must step out of our comfort zone...You've got this Ali. And think....now you can teach these new teachers everything you fear your students are missing so that they can ensure they don't. (boy that was wordy)!RunnerGirl_Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288771483578903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-561412468028949482016-07-14T07:09:19.430-07:002016-07-14T07:09:19.430-07:00I think you don't need luck, you stated on top...I think you don't need luck, you stated on top why you will be good at your new position, because you have knowledge and experience to share with other teachers and that can then translate to the students. <br /><br />It's normal to be scared and miss the old aspects of your job, especially when you enjoy your job! And it is especially hard to give up control!Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-83211570946589325742016-07-14T06:54:29.543-07:002016-07-14T06:54:29.543-07:00I fear change and the unknown as well. I feel bein...I fear change and the unknown as well. I feel being a burden on people and not doing a good job. I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. But obviously everyone training you is probably happy to have you and believes in you and wants you to do a good job. :)<br /><br />And of course as teachers it is so hard to give up control, but remember, someone gave up control so you could be an awesome 8th grade teacher, now you are giving it up to make room for someone else. :) Maybe offer to teach one Holocaust lesson to each class? Like an "ask me anything" lesson or something like that.<br /><br />At the end of the year, have the people you train fill out an anonymous survey so you can get feedback. That is my only advice! Our old principal did that about twice a year because he really wanted to have feedback and do a good job for us.Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com