313: Don't Make My First Day of School Mistakes

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Maybe you've heard the story of how I almost quit teaching on my first first day of school.

Despite the fact that I had spent three months preparing moment-by-moment lessons for fall.

Despite the fact that I was wearing my super cool white embroidered top from Bass and carrying my first ever leather shoulder bag.

Despite the fact that I had asked all my friendly, talented and kind new colleagues what I should do on the first day.

I totally blew it, big time. And I want better for you. I want you to feel happy and confident on day one, so you hit the school year running instead of crawling like me.

Because I almost quit that day. But then I didn't.

Today I've got some stories, and some advice...

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