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First Year Teachers
Steve Hiles

Building Authority as a New Teacher: Key Strategies

Here’s the tough truth: most new teachers—around 99%—struggle to gain the respect of their students. It’s not because they’re unqualified or lack heart. In fact, it’s usually the opposite. They’re

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Essential Classroom Setup Tips for New Teachers

What if I told you my classroom setup—something I thought I had totally figured out—nearly wrecked my first year of teaching? Yeah. That sounds dramatic, I know. But today, I’m

First Year Teachers
Steve Hiles

How to Turn Teaching Failures into Successes

Ever feel like you’re the only teacher who’s ever bombed a lesson or completely lost control of your class? You’re not alone—and believe it or not, those moments can become

First Year Teachers
Steve Hiles

How to Handle Disruptive Students

Have you ever struggled with a disruptive student? You know the one—tapping the desk during a lesson, blurting out answers, distracting classmates while you’re just trying to finish your sentence.

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Private Behavior Tracking That Actually Works

Have you ever walked into a colleague’s classroom and thought, “How are these kids so calm and focused?” No chaos. No shouting. Just engaged, respectful learners. And here’s the kicker—there’s

Steve Hiles

I am a retired military and elementary school teacher living in Tennessee. I am an avid reader and love to write. I am very passionate about helping teachers. I hope you find my educational tips and strategies useful and enjoy hearing about my personal journey. Thanks for visiting!

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