An Academy for Early-Career Educators
Teaching is rewarding and even better when we do it together!
In your first few years in the classroom, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of what鈥檚 鈥渘ormal.鈥 You鈥檙e not alone.
This academy is designed specifically for teachers with 4 years or less experience. A space to connect, reflect, and grow in community with others who get it.
Date: 2nd Wednesday (Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 9, May 13, Jun 10)
Time: 4:30 p.m. 鈥 6 p.m.
Location: Bierenbaum Fisher Hall, RM 101
Audience: Teachers in Years 1鈥4 of their career
Cost: $250
Download the flyer (PDF) to share the information with your students.
Date & Time
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, Oct 8, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, Nov 12, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, Dec 10, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, Jan 14, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, Feb 11, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, Mar 11, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmThursday, Apr 9, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, May 13, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, Jun 10, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmCommon Challenges for New Teachers:
- Feeling isolated or disconnected from colleagues
- Struggling with classroom management and routines
- Navigating curriculum overload and unclear expectations
- Dealing with burnout, self-doubt, or imposter syndrome
- Wishing for mentorship and meaningful support
- Trying to balance life and work without burning out
This isn鈥檛 a sit-and-get session. This is a space for authentic conversations, practical strategies, and most importantly, a place where you feel seen and heard.
Program benefits
What You鈥檒l Experience
- Fishbowl Conversations
Listen in and join roundtable-style discussions with veteran educators who will share what they wish they knew, and how they made it through the early years. - Peer Networking & Story Circles
You鈥檒l get the chance to talk with other new teachers, swap ideas, vent a little, and build your people. - Practical Tools & Takeaways
Classroom-tested tips, easy-to-use strategies, and resource packets you can take back and try tomorrow. - Time for You
No evaluations, no pressure, just real conversations in a supportive space.
Why You Should Come
- You're looking for connection and mentorship
- You want to be part of a community that gets it
- You crave honest conversations and practical ideas
- You believe that teaching can be joyful鈥攚ith the right support
Registration information coming soon!
Spots are limited!
For more information, please contact director of the 小优视频 Writing Project, Laurell Parris, at laparris@rider.edu or 609-895-5527.