A supportive principal can play a key role in helping first-year teachers find a mentor teacher, take part in professional development, and make full use of planning time. In addition to giving teachers formal opportunities to learn and collaborate, principals boost morale simply by taking time to work alongside new teachers.
Success starts at the top.
They should be more of a sounding board for teachers. Additionally, first-year teachers say that evaluations go more smoothly when principals visit classrooms beforehand. That way, teachers are more at ease and can concentrate on their work with less nervousness. Professional Development First-year teachers say that seminars and workshops give teachers the chance to be learners and, in doing so, set an example for their students. These things have given me rich resources to turn to for support, encouragement, and ideas as I have encountered challenges this year.