My First Year: A Docu-series About a Teacher's Journey
What's it like to be a first-year teacher at FCPS? Follow Ms. Vivi through video episodes and written stories
Ms. Vivi is a new third-grade teacher at Shrevewood Elementary School. You can see what it's like to be a first-year teacher at FCPS by watching the My First Year docu-series. The video episodes show a first-year teacher's experiences, and there is usually a written story that goes with each video. Keep watching for more episodes with heartwarming moments in the classroom and surprising breakthroughs.
Episode : My First Year - In the debut episode, Lessons in Learning, witness Ms. Vivi preparing her classroom and meeting some of her students for the first time. Read story.
Episode 2: My First Year - In the second episode, The First Bell, watch how Ms. Vivi fosters a sense of community in her classroom and juggles the tasks that come with being a teacher. Read story.
Episode 3: My First Year - Ms. Vivi and first-year teacher Ms. Krizner share a candid conversation, reflecting on their first few weeks as new teachers. During Ms. Vivi's first year, she builds connections with her students and other first-year teachers.
Episode 4: My First Year - Watch how Ms. Vivi keeps the magic of the holidays alive in her classroom and nurtures a passion for learning. Read story.
Episode 5: My First Year - Though each day may feel full of discovery for students in Ms. Vivi’s third-grade classroom, that feeling of discovery was taken up a notch when the class took their first field trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Read story.
Episode 6: My First Year - Just like the rest of us, Ms. Vivi gets sick, too. While she spent the day at home recovering from a cold, we had the opportunity to shadow the proud leader of Shrevewood Elementary School, Principal Josh DeSmyter. Read story.
Episode 7: My First Year - Hear directly from Ms. Vivi's students as they share personal stories revealing how their teacher has positively influenced them both academically and personally.
Episode 8: My First Year - Join Ms. Vivi for a bittersweet farewell as she reflects on her first year of teaching. In the final episode of My First Year, witness the emotional journey as Ms. Vivi says goodbye to her beloved students. Read story.
