Veteran teachers offer survival tips for new educators

For new educators, the start of your career can be overwhelming. After the rush of the new school year and those initial jitters fade, many get caught feeling like it's impossible to keep up with the daily demands.

It's easy to fall into the trap that every minute, day or night, you should be focused on your students, the next lesson, or the upcoming parent conference. Veteran educators say it is OK to take five, have fun, and engage in building your network through your union.  

Tap into the union network

Adam shares more tips on how the union can build your network.

Don't be so hard on yourself

Elementary teacher Brianna explains new educators should go easy on themselves.

A lunch break is not optional

Veteran teacher Linda Myrick says take a lunch break to meet veteran teachers.

The classroom outside

Mentor teacher Shelly notes that living life outside of school makes you a better teacher.