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Episode Summary

Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with Dr. J. Victor McGuire about the special challenges and needs of people entering the teaching profession, whether coming in straight out of college, starting as a second career, or returning after an absence. They discuss some of the obstacles beginning teachers often encounter, their need for support, and various ways new teachers can connect with the resources they need, whether in person or online. Dr. McGuire also offers some valuable tips that all teachers can use to connect with and engage students.

Dr. J. Victor McGuire is a 30-plus-years veteran in the education field with experience at both the middle and high school and university levels. Victor is a popular keynote speaker and presenter at national school conferences and has authored and published numerous books on education. He is also the author of the most recent book, Conversations About Being a Teacher. His seminars are packed with realistic classroom-proven solutions to meet the challenges of today’s teachers. Victor has also designed Teachers on Tour, the first mobile professional development program aimed to empower K-12 teachers to extend and share their knowledge in the areas of student engagement strategies.

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Podcast Host:
Dr. Jane Bluestein
http://www.janebluestein.com/

Special Guest:

Dr. J. Victor McGuire
http://www.beginningteachers.org
jvm68@mac.com

Tags

beginning teachers, new teachers, first-year teachers, mentorship, beginning teacher support programs