Like so many teachers, I’ve known I wanted to teach for most of my life. I’ve gotten somewhat distracted along the way, but it seems I’ve finally arrived in the place where I should be. I’m beginning my first year as a high school mathematics teacher next week. For my first teaching position I’ve chosen a New Hampshire high school that, at first glance, seems to aim toward progressive. That was something I looked for during the interview process. But the more I learn about the school, the more traditional it seems to be. This probably isn’t all that bad of an idea for my first teaching position. But I find myself wondering about the other positions I was offered, in schools at which I’d be able to have a bigger influence. I suppose I’ll just have to wait to see how this first school year turns out.
In the academic spirit of recording and disseminating knowledge, this journal is meant to be a record of my first year of teaching. I welcome any insight from other educators, or even from those outside of academia.
Wish me luck!
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