The survival guide every new teacher needs (but no one hands you).

Dear New Teacher: Fake It, 'Til You Make It is the honest, practical, and encouraging handbook for surviving your first years in the classroom-with your passion and sanity intact.

Written by a veteran principal, this quick-read covers: Classroom management that worksHow to handle parents, admin, and evaluationsWhat to do when students-or coworkers-are difficultSetting boundaries and avoiding burnoutGrowing your leadership and knowing when it's time to pivot

Whether you're overwhelmed or just trying to keep up, this book will remind you: you're not alone-and you're more capable than you think.