First Year Teacher: Wit and Wisdom from Teachers WhoÔ??ve Been There

Benefit from their wisdom:

""Principals love a heads-up on both good and bad news. It only makes you look good if you keep the principal in the loop. Don''t hide in your classroom!"" —Fifth grade teacher

Learn from their mistakes:

""Don''t put off returning phone calls of a pushy parent. The longer you wait, the longer they have to think of new questions!"" —U.S. History and Government teacher

And remember that humor conquers all:

""When you''re having a hard day, remember why you became a teacher in the first place. My neighbors wouldn''t listen to me talk about environmental science, so I had to find a captive audience!"" —Environmental Science teacher