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how long would you say it takes to fit in at a new school and make some strong friendships?? It is hard to be the new teacher...
Cathy in NC It depends on your personality. If you stay isolated and only interact when it's necessary, you probably won't make any strong friendships. If your school has committees, you might want to get involved. You could also go to any staff get- togethers and make sure to eat lunch in the staff lunchroom. When you see others in the hall, be sure to smile ...See More
May 23, 2009
Leah It also depends on the teachers in the new school. Some are open and great, and others are cliquish. Some girls who were bullies in elementary school still are that way as adults. And, some of them choose teaching.

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May 28, 2009
Good luck! On 5/22/09, daisyC wrote: > how long would you say it takes to fit in at a new school > and make some strong friendships?? It is hard to be the new > teacher...

and it is a great shame and quite counterproductive that schools are not places that leap to embrace new teachers. But schools are also places sometimes so bereft of any g...See More
Jun 13, 2009


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