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First Year Teacher is an invaluable resource for newbie teachers.  It offers hundreds of tips, warnings, and anecdotes from experienced educators--all in one warm and charming package. Benefit from their wisdom:"Principals love a heads-up on both good and bad news.  It only makes you look good if you keep the principal in the loop.  Don't hide in your classroom!"  -- Fifth grade teacher Learn from their mistakes:"Don't put off returning phone calls of a pushy parent.  The longer you wait, the longer they have to think of new questions!"  -- U.S. History and Government teacher And remember that humor conquers all:"When you're having a hard day, remember why you became a teacher in the first place.  My neighbors wouldn't listen to me talk about environmental science, so I had to find a captive audience!"  -- Environmental Science teacher