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#7: From Parts Unknown

Posted May 9th, 2007 by Mike
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Everyone's wondered what their classes will be like before the school year begins. Will discipline be an issue? Will the class have a chemistry what speeds things along, or will every day feel like a struggle? Is there any way to answer any of those nagging questions about your students-to-be before they step foot in your classroom? Our listener email comes from a rookie teacher who is, we'll say, less than thrilled about her new coaching assignment. Isn't your first year of teaching hard enough without having to coach the cheerleaders against your will? Short answer: Yes. Listen to this week's episode for the longer answer.