Episode 48: Megan Pearson - End of Year 1

We are back with Megan, a first-year kindergarten teacher with the Lisbon Community School District and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, as she reflects on the conclusion of her first year in the classroom. After spending a full school year navigating the joys, challenges, and realities of teaching kindergarten, Megan returns to share how she has grown both personally and professionally since the first day of school. In this end-of-the-year conversation, she discusses the lessons she learned, the moments that shaped her confidence as an educator, the successes she is most proud of, and the challenges that pushed her to grow. She also reflects on the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and administrative support in helping first-year teachers thrive. Whether you are an aspiring teacher, veteran educator, or school leader, Megan’s story provides honest, relatable, and encouraging insight into the rewarding journey of a first year in education.