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So your classroom has rules and routines (they’re on giant posters—you can’t miss ‘em). But what happens when your students start to test boundaries? 

Miss Jenna MacNulty shares her experience dealing with unexpected behavior challenges, like a student hiding under an umbrella behind a bookshelf for 35 minutes. Hear Jenna’s thoughts on balancing discipline with compassion and trying to find a long-term solution. Will she be able to maintain control of her classroom? Or will her administration need to get involved? 

A huge challenges teachers face is setting the stage for successful learning with effective classroom management and clear expectations. As Jenna begins to set her own strategies by trial and error, she does her best to cater to her students’ needs while aligning with the school’s mission.

From lining up in the hallway to handling transitions, we get a glimpse into Jenna’s frustrations and determination to find what works for her students.

The first day of school is as big of a deal for teachers as it is for students.

Walking into school that first morning, Miss Jenna MacNulty knows she has prepared as much as she can. She’s met some of her students, double-checked her to-do list, and yet, she can’t help but feel anxious as the first bell nears.  She’s been preparing for this day her whole life—but is it everything she hoped it would be? 

Welcome to open house.

In this episode, we follow Jenna through her very first open house as she adjusts to the social dynamics and various backgrounds each student brings. From navigating the chaos of open house night to managing parents' expectations, she shares her insights, triumphs, and lessons learned.

Miss Jenna MacNulty is a first-year teacher eager to put passion into practice inside her third grade classroom. But in the midst of national teacher and funding shortages, will her love for teaching be enough to carry her through?

Join us for the debut episode of Year One as Jenna prepares her classroom for her first day and the year ahead.