My First Day as a Teacher

7 My First Day as a Teacher Ms. Wood, our Grade 3 teacher, is a really good teacher. She cares about her students. That's why she was named " Teacher of the Year" for our school district. Today, Ms. Wood told us a funny story about her first day as a teacher. She said, “ On my first day as a teacher, I was nervous. I was scared. I told myself I will never be able to do this! " " The morning I was to begin teaching, I arrived really early. My hands were shaking. My throat was dry. My stomach was filled with butterflies. I looked at the clock. The students would arrive in five minutes. I felt a wave of panic inside. " I was so frightened. I hid myself behind the desk. The students came in and looked for their teacher. I heard them whispering, ‘Where is she? Where is our new teacher, Ms. Wood?'

“ Finally, I stood up from behind the desk. Everyone was surprised. I decided to be honest with my students. I took a deep breath, and told the kids how frightened I was. But I also told them that I wanted to be their best friend and best teacher, too. “ They did not laugh at me. They understood my fear. One boy said, ‘That's okay, Ms. Wood. I get frightened too. ' The students were all standing there, smiling at me. They made me feel so comfortable. My fear slowly disappeared. " I can make a joke about it now. But on my first day as a teacher, I was ready to run away. I am very glad that I stayed and overcame my fear. " I am ‘Teacher of the Year'now. But on my first day as a teacher, my fear almost got the best of me. "