1st Year Teachers with Heidi Udall

Oct 27, 2024

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What’s it really like to be a first-year teacher—and how do you thrive, not just survive? In this episode, host Jared Taylor talks with Heidi Udall, principal of Heritage Academy’s Mesa campus, as she shares powerful insights and strategies for navigating that critical first year in the classroom. Drawing on her own journey from stay-at-home mom to educator, Heidi offers practical advice on resilience, mentorship, and finding joy in the challenges.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation full of real-world wisdom for new and future teachers.

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