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A man starts a new job as Kindergarten teacher – #1
This is the beginning of a journal chronicling the first year of a rookie kindergarten teacher. Before I go any further, let me set the stage a little: I’m a 22 year old male, fresh out of college, teaching kindergarten at a charter school in the metro Detroit area. I am writing this journal […]
Read More2nd Hawaiian Men Teachers on Retreat
The men of the Hawaii early childhood education (ECE) community are once again coming together for a retreat on the Island of Oahu – traditionally referred to as “the Gathering Place.” [You can read about the success of the last retreat.] The Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) Men in Education Network (M.E.N.) Interest […]
Read MoreA new kindergarten teacher
Hey, I just wanted to tell you that i really enjoy your website. I just graduated from Eastern Michigan University and I found my first job teaching kindergarten for the fall. I cannot wait! Jason Thomas
Read MoreGoing on a school retreat – #4
[MenTeach Note: We’ve asked a man who just finished his teaching program to write about his teaching job. We’ll post each of his journal entries during the year. Post your comments here for him to read – and of course, wish him luck!] As I write this, I am currently laying down in a nice […]
Read MoreKid Teacher works on his classroom – #3
This has been an exciting week to say the least. On Tuesday, I had new teacher orientation. This two hour long meeting basically covered our insurance benefits, 401K and a TON of paperwork. I had no clue what a 401K was until Tuesday. I’ve heard the term used here and there, but I didn’t […]
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