What does it take to get 26 third-graders into a classroom routine?

Miss Jenna MacNulty quickly finds out it’s easier said than done.

One of the huge challenges teachers face is setting the stage for successful learning with effective classroom management and clear expectations. As she begins to set her own strategies by trial and error, Jenna does her best to cater to her students’ needs while aligning with the school’s mission.

From lining up in the hallway to handling transitions, we get a glimpse into Jenna’s frustrations and determination to find what works for her students.

Resources:

• Learn more about Year One and get free classroom resources: https://yearonepodcast.com/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss.macnulty/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.macnulty
• Learn more about Carnegie Learning: https://www.carnegielearning.com/

The first day of school is as big of a deal for teachers as it is for students.

Walking into school that first morning, Miss Jenna MacNulty knows she has prepared as much as she can. She’s met some of her students, double-checked her to-do list, and yet, she can’t help but feel anxious as the first bell nears. She’s been preparing for this day her whole life—but is it everything she hoped it would be?

In this episode, we explore the excitement and challenges of Jenna’s first day in the classroom. From getting-to-know-you games to making sure all 26 students make their buses, experience all the emotional highs and lows that make Jenna’s first day an unforgettable start to her teaching career.

Resources:

• Learn more about Year One and get free classroom resources: https://yearonepodcast.com/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss.macnulty/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.macnulty
• Learn more about Carnegie Learning: https://www.carnegielearning.com/

It’s the evening before the first day of school. The classroom door is wide open, and Miss Jenna MacNulty eagerly waits to meet 26 new students and their families.

Welcome to Open House.

In this episode, we follow Jenna through her very first open house as she adjusts to the social dynamics and various backgrounds each student brings. From navigating the chaos of open house night to managing parents' expectations, she shares her insights, triumphs, and lessons learned.

Resources:

• Learn more about Year One and get free classroom resources: https://yearonepodcast.com/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss.macnulty/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.macnulty
• Learn more about Carnegie Learning: https://www.carnegielearning.com/

Miss Jenna MacNulty is a first-year teacher eager to put passion into practice inside her third grade classroom. But in the midst of national teacher and funding shortages, will her love for teaching be enough to carry her through?

Join us for the debut episode of Year One from Carnegie Learning as Jenna prepares her classroom for her first day and the year ahead.

Resources:

• Learn more about Year One and get free classroom resources: https://yearonepodcast.com/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss.macnulty/
• Follow Miss MacNulty’s journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.macnulty
• Learn more about Carnegie Learning: https://www.carnegielearning.com/

Every school year, thousands of new teachers enter their classrooms for the first time. And by the end of the year, many of these educators consider a new career path.

In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage, will these new teachers just become another statistic?

Meet Miss Jenna MacNulty, a first-year teacher in a bustling third-grade classroom. This year, she’s putting all her education and training into practice, and it’s not easy.

Jenna has never envisioned herself being anything else other than a teacher. But will her passion for education shine through despite the trials she faces? Will Jenna return to teach for a second year?

This is Year One, a podcast from Carnegie Learning that follows one teacher’s exhilarating, challenging, and eye-opening journey of teaching for the first time.

Join us as we follow Jenna’s journey.