The Teacher RockStar Blog

I don’t think anything has made me more nervous than anticipating my first day as a teacher — except may be standing in the door of a C-130 aircraft preparing

I want to share an interview that Jennifer Gonzalez did with Elena Aguilar on her podcast referencing “Becoming a more resilient teacher.” 12 Habits That Build Resilience In the book,

The first day of school looms ahead – and you find yourself biting your nails. It does not matter if you are a veteran teacher who has taught for thirty

What did you learn in school? Typically, colleges offering courses in Elementary Education promote their programs with statements like this one from the well-regarded Michigan State University’s College of Education:

As a student teacher, you may have encountered some of the time-consuming routines and occasional time-wasting problems that occupy a teacher’s day. I hope you took notes on how they

What are your expectations of the first day of school? What are your assumptions about people, places, things, ideas, and experiences? Our expectations and assumptions can make big differences in

The quality of your preparation for the term ahead can make a real difference, not just on the first day but all through the coming months. The most obvious thing

The emphasis of this book is on the critical first days of school. Although the tips and strategies presented in my book can be used throughout the entire school year.