Teaching is a rewarding but challenging career, which can feel impossible at times. The first year can be overwhelming and pushes many new educators to quit. Hope isn’t lost, however. As a first-year teacher, I needed some strategies to help me build up my stamina and resilience, and perhaps you, too, are finding the need for some effective coping methods as you navigate the early years of teaching. A one-size-fits-all approach isn’t the answer, but I found the following strategies to be most effective for me.
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