Normalizing the Need For Help: What All Teachers Need

Authors

Nancy Gropper, Bank Street College of EducationFollow

Abstract

Gropper recalls her need for support when she first joined the graduate faculty at Bank Street College as a Supervised Fieldwork advisor. She explores the connections between her own most recent experiences as a newcomer and what all new teachers need in order to succeed - teacher support. This article describes critical components of a teacher support program, referencing the methods of the New Educators Support Team (NEST).

Author Biography

Nancy Gropper is a member of the Graduate School faculty at Bank Street College of Education, where she currently serves as Director of the Pre-service Program in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She has worked as an evaluator for a variety of educational projects, and has conducted research on gender issues at the early childhood level. She received a doctorate in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Recommended Citation

Gropper, N. (2004). Normalizing the Need For Help: What All Teachers Need. Occasional Paper Series, (13). DOI: https://doi.org/10.58295/2375-3668.1215