My niece is a first year teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and following in the footsteps of "the queen" she decided to blog about her experiences.
If you are even remotely interested in re-kindling that first year enthusiasm, it is worth the time to read. She is a wonderful young woman and I like to think that I played a small part in her decision to go into education( the truth is-- both of her parents are teachers!).
Enjoy the read and follow if you wish!