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Originally Posted by Tonya Scott 476
the actual truth might scare new teacher away haha
I've been doing this for 6 years, and I try to avoid this question when potential teachers ask........simply answer--as much as you want to put into it.
Truth is, if they really knew how much time we actually do FIRST---(before they learn to love FIRST) they might have an anxiety attack.
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I am sure that this is true. There are many programs that once you get into them become overwhelming. The reason for the paper would to be to help prepare teachers (and other mentors) for what was to come AND the huge benefits that come with FIRST. Most of us have to admit that we are not doing what we signed up for. We are doing a lot more and the reason IS FIRST. Once people can see the benefits they become hooked.
This paper could also help new teams to search a bit harder for additional teachers, mentors or parents ahead of time. I know that I talked to some teachers last year that were really swamped but did not have any time to look for help. You know the feeling. Also some of us that are not teachers, don't have to spend all day with the students and then all night as well. There are 2 sides to that. One is that some of the students can wear on you (you know who you are) and the other side is that we non teachers have to learn about all of the students and their personalities as well as their names (my weakness). This is why a paper written with honesty and from the inside would really benefit the new teams starting up and new mentors coming in.
Thanks to all that have responded so far and keep up the input. Rich, I am really looking forward to seeing your paper. I am sure that it will have great insight because of the MANY years that you have been involved and the many teams as well.
