New Teaching Position Reflection & New Year's Word

[@mzzzzzzday]

I also love the "privacy" of a classroom. It's your class and you know what to expect. the kids do things that you don't expect sometimes, but they're kids. and they're super forgiving. dealing with adults is different.

[@JustBethTrying]

My word is “available “. I retired in June and my prayer is that God would make me available. I want to available to serve God and others in ways I wasn’t able to while was teaching.

[@maliquiroz9796]

Wow!! God bless you and may He make you florish in your new endeavour. ❤

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Congratulations on retirement! 🎉

[@annatilley660]

My word for this year is Consistency. I don’t want to add new things, but I want to get good at doing my current things, and have them turn into automatic habits.

[@maliquiroz9796]

My word is FAITH. Without faith there is nothing. I too have grown in faith, but faith in God. May the good Lord bless you and your family with peace and health.

[@JesseB38]

I felt all of this. I am a teacher and share the same struggles - overthinking things and dealing with certain adults in a professional manner. Preserverance is something that I need to strive for in 2024. This too shall pass.

[@70sMixTapes]

I joined the Bridging Literacy community a few weeks ago and purchased your book as an investment in my professional development this year. I appreciate your video today. There are times that I have taken on new roles in teaching that have taken me out of the classroom for a time. It is good we take time to process things.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

WELCOME!!!🎉🎉🎉 I’m so glad you are here and please reach out if you need anything in our private Facebook group 🥰 you are so right… we have to give ourselves the space and grace needed to move forward.

[@amandawilkins8403]

Thank you for being so open and honest in your video, Bridget. I feel like it really takes time to get used to a new job and to navigate through big changes. I appreciate your insights and all you do to inspire and reach out to teachers. Have a wonderful week! 💜

[@mandymarconi5910]

Thanks for this. You're not alone. I can relate to many of your points. It sounds like your new coworkers are super lucky to work with you. Cheering for your success!

[@livelaughlove4635]

That was a good answer. I can see that. Thanks for the update. ❤

[@victoriaLL345]

❤ Love your 2024 word and motto. Best of luck!

[@jasmineramos5531]

I really appreciate you opening up about this. I recently transitioned from being a teacher to being a early childhood coach/consultant. everything you shared I’ve felt but you explained and said much better than I did in my own head.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Honestly, many people might feel that way when moving from a position they’ve known for a long time and doing something new.

[@melissadean4538]

I just started as an instructional coach and I feel like you have expressed everything I am feeling about my new job. Love so many aspects of this new role and love the people I work with, but there are so many moments when I am uncomfortable as well. You are not alone!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Wishing you the very best! We can do this! 🎉

[@daniellemitchell3118]

My motto last year was, " Free in 2023." That was because somany bad things happened to me in , so I wanted to be free of it all . This year, my motto is " More in 2024 because I want more in life. I feel I'm living below my spiritual heritage.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I love that explanation! ❤

[@jackier143]

My word is "cultivate." I was inspired by picking a new Cultivate What Matters planner for the year, but also by the idea that at this point in my life, I don't need anything new, I need to care for what I have and what I want to grow. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I'm a big fan of the podcast and both you and Michelle!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

I really love that word! Cultivate!!! I’ll have to keep that in mind for the future.

[@hollythreatt7692]

I so relate to how you are feeling. I just retired as a sped teacher after 29 years. Now I am a sped coordinator and learning so much. I feel uncomfortable with not knowing the answers too.

[@rinawalter5402]

Perseverance After 37 years in the classroom, starting a new reading/writing curriculum is challenging. The PD received was awful. Had to learn it all on my own. Little support. Just trying to do my best❤❤❤

[@BridgingLiteracy]

What an amazing word! This is perfect and you will absolutely persevere ❤️

[@prisr1605]

Just wanted to stop by and say hi!! I love your content and enjoy everything you have to say. ❤

[@mamaruth2089]

I hear you! I wish I could just sit and chat and hang out in a coffeehouse Ruth

[@BridgingLiteracy]

LOL.. absolutely! I could chat about this all day 😂

[@jacquelinemaria2902]

I think it will take at least 2-5 years to be comfortable with the new job. I think it took 3 years to get use to early childhood special education. I feel more comfortable due to my experience and nothing bothers me anymore.

[@jennetjimmy5398]

#klassical creativity in teaching Wow! What a coincidence! My word is growth too cos I change mileposts last year, I have a new boss, and it made me felt so uncomfortable in some areas but I am growing past my fears. That’s why I chose growth. I am looking forward to seeing how you implement this word weekly and on all aspects of your life. Cheers Bridget!! 🎉Happy new year once again.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

That’s amazing!!!

[@tanyafulton583]

I think the first year or two of any job there's a certain amount of uncomfortableness. Any time I've changed grade levels or positions- a little uncomfortableness. You'll get there:)

[@anitaweir1480]

Welcome to the sped and interventionist world, that goes with tracking and data tracking.. Thanks for being honest with strong personalities; focus on being on the Offensive side!!! Let me know if you need brainstorming !!!

[@kristyboyd4809]

I heard Kathe Gifford say once if you can do something with your eyes closed, it's probably time for something new. Way to step out of your comfort zone!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Wow… what an interesting way to look at that! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Itsyourgirlrosey670]

HI

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Hello