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EPISODE #8 - FIRST AIRED 11/5/24

A teacher’s job doesn’t end at 3 pm, and it’s a reality every teacher knows all too well. From early mornings and extended hours to balancing lesson planning and grading, Jenna finds that the administrative work required of her is a lot to juggle.

In this episode, we follow Jenna as she navigates the demanding and often overwhelming challenges of managing her time and how important setting boundaries is for a sustainable work-life balance.

How does she keep her head above water? Tune in to find out. 

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EPISODE #7 - FIRST AIRED 10/22/24

Parent-teacher conferences are just around the corner, and like many teachers, Jenna is unsure of what to expect. Will parents be supportive? Will they challenge her methods? 

During the height of COVID-19, remote learning turned parents into makeshift educators. This increased parental involvement but also led to heightened scrutiny of schools. For new teachers like Jenna, this added pressure made parent-teacher conferences especially daunting.

In this episode, she comes face-to-face with the fact that teaching is about much more than working with students. 

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EPISODE #6 - FIRST AIRED 10/8/24

What do you do when you have kids screaming inappropriate words at each other? For Jenna, involving school staff isn’t enough, so she decides to turn to the most vital part of a student's support system for help—their parents. 

In this episode, she discovers that these relationships have more of an impact on her students' success and well-being than she originally thought. Will she be able to build a connection that helps her students and corrects some of the behavior issues in her class?

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EPISODE #5 - FIRST AIRED 9/24/24

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? 

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EPISODE #4 - FIRST AIRED 9/10/24

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.

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EPISODE #3 - FIRST AIRED 8/27/24

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? 

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EPISODE #2 - FIRST AIRED 8/20/24

Jenna's First Open House

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.

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EPISODE #1 - FIRST AIRED 8/13/24

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.

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