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Ep 204: Five Things Every New Teacher Should Do in May

From New Teacher Talk · Hosted by Elizabeth Wilkins & Anna Quinzio-Zafran

2026-05-04·599

Episode summary

In this episode of New Teacher Talk: May is a lot. You have spirit weeks, field trips, testing windows, and emotions all at once. But before you sprint to the finish line, there are five things that can help you close out the year with intention and set future-you up for success.

Original publisher description

May is a lot. You have spirit weeks, field trips, testing windows, and emotions all at once. But before you sprint to the finish line, there are five things that can help you close out the year with intention and set future-you up for success. In this episode, Anna and Beth walk you through a simple "What's Working" reflection, how to gather honest student feedback without a formal survey, what to document before summer erases your memory, how to start building the relationships that will carry you into next year, and why protecting your energy right now is not optional, it's essential. If you're a new teacher in the home stretch, this one's for you. HASHTAGS: #NewTeacherTalk #NewTeacher #TeacherPodcast #FirstYearTeacher #EndOfYear #TeacherSelfCare #NewTeacherSupport #TeachingTips #ClassroomCommunity #YouveGotThis