Meet Megan, a first-year kindergarten teacher with the Lisbon Community School District and a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. After a few months in her very own classroom, Megan returns to share what she’s learned, what’s surprised her, and how her expectations have evolved since the start of the school year. In this follow-up conversation, she reflects on her wins and her challenges of her first months of teaching and highlights the crucial role of mentorship and administrative support in helping new teachers grow. Whether you’re a future teacher, seasoned educator, or school leader, Megan’s story offers real and relatable insights into the journey of becoming a confident and capable educator.
