Get Along with Colleagues

A hugely important lesson in the field of teaching is to get along well with your colleagues.  As in any job, these people are your support system while you're at work.  The more experienced ones are there for guidance and advice; the less experienced ones are in need of guidance and advice.  This is the perfect opportunity for you to take advantage of both:  Ask for advice and give advice to those who ask.

At my school, the faculty and staff are extremely close.  We all get along well and interact peacefully with one another.  Long-lasting friendships have formed; mentor/mentoree relationships are seen.  It's really a fantastic thing because it makes each day enjoyable.

When I began teaching at my school, I previously knew a handful of my colleagues.  I thought that I'd be good to go with knowing those few and not feel like the "new kid on the block".  Who knew that the countless others who I met on my first day of work would be so welcoming and nice.  A lot of us at my school aren't just colleagues anymore; our relationship has blossomed into being friends.

So...  Today's lesson is to get along with colleagues.  If you have only one or two colleagues at work that you go to, try to broaden your horizons and meet and befriend others.  You never know who may be in need of a shoulder to lean on.  You could provide that shoulder...

This is a picture of the faculty and staff from my school.  We are participating in Movie Day during Spirit Week as Cruella DeVil and the dalmatians from 101 Dalmatians.  This is what I mean about being close with those you work with.  We have such a great time together!