About the Author

Jordan Potrzeba

Jordan Potrzeba is a fourth-grade teacher at Dream Lake Elementary School in Florida. He can be found on Twitter @JordanPotrzeba.

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An Open Letter to First-Year Teachers After Winter Break

by Jordan Potrzeba | 1.7.20

Coming back to school to start a new semester, I felt energized and excited to see my students, but I also felt some fear.

Tips for Tough Days From Our Fellow Teachers

by Jordan Potrzeba | 11.7.18

This is my third year teaching. I love this work, I really do, but I get worn down sometimes – especially this time of year.

Celebrating the First Year

by Jordan Potrzeba | 5.10.17

“First-year teachers shouldn’t be afraid to stand out. … Teaching at its very best takes each and every one of us.”