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Welcome to Year One
You never forget your first year of teaching. From setting up a classroom to striking a work-life balance, year one of any teacher’s career can be a roller coaster.
At a time when many teachers are choosing to leave the profession, Year One follows a newly minted teacher, Jenna, as she navigates the ups and downs of her first year in the classroom.
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FEATURED EPISODE
We know teachers don’t go into education for the paycheck, but what happens when the bills start piling up?
In this episode, Miss MacNulty gets real about the financial challenges of being a first-year teacher. From rent and groceries to keeping her classroom stocked with supplies, she shares the stress of budgeting on a teacher’s salary—and what it feels like to live paycheck to paycheck.
Listen to hear how she’s managing, where the financial reality is hitting hardest, and how she's finding small ways to stay afloat—both in and out of the classroom.
Stay tuned for our next episode, "The Dreaded Teacher Observations" premiering February 25!
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MEET MISS MACNULTY
Hi, I’m Jenna!
I've wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember, and I can't believe I finally have my own third grade classroom now! I wanted to share my story to document not only the rewarding moments of my first year in the classroom, but also the challenges. Through Year One, I hope to showcase the realities of being a teacher beyond colorful classroom decor and perfectly curated lesson plans.
Join me as I navigate year one in the classroom, and follow me on social media to share your thoughts!