This will be an every going post, as I think of advice and tips to add to this list. Here is advice I have been given or learned the hard way through my experiences in education.
1. Remember it is always about the kids.
2. You can't make someone believe something they don't want to.
3. Be prepared to be miss understood.
4. To many (not all) music, art and PE exist so "real teachers" can have prep.
5. Relationships are what matter. Get to know your students and coworkers. Play with your students in PE or at Recess and go to their concerts/games. They want to know you care about them.
6. Be nice to the secretaries and custodians.
7. Listen more then you talk (at least at first).
8. Be a sponge and try to get better every day.
9. Be ready to advocate for your job.
10. Say thank you and remember your manners.
11. Focus on your kids. There is no better advocacy then students going home and being excited about your class.
12. Use your talents and strengths.
13. Make your classroom unique. You want your students to remember their time in your room.
14. Your job is as much about teaching music as it is about proving why music is important.
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