Without a doubt it is classroom management. Nothing makes a
principal more concerned abut your ability to teach than an
out of control classroom or even a few kids that get unruly.

Also, be pleasant with the administrative assistants,
custodians and lunch ladies.

The fun lessons will come in time, but first you need to gain
respect from students and staff.

On 10/21/09, Need Some Advice wrote:
> This is my very first year of teaching. Is it better to
> worry about gathering materials for better lessons the
> second year of teaching or be concerned about it your first
> year? I feel I could be doing more to jazz up my lessons. I
> am wondering if I should be doing more to enhance my
> lessons now, or just trudge through and learn the material,
> lessons, etc...

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