Misfit Minute #1: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Teaching

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🎙️ The Misfit Minute #1: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Teaching
Welcome to the very first episode of The Misfit Minute — your quick wins podcast series packed with fast, practical tips for educators, BCBAs, and therapists. In this debut episode, Audra shares 5 honest, heartfelt lessons learned the hard way — so you don’t have to.
✨ If you're in the messy middle of teaching, this one's for you.
🔑 Key Takeaways
✅ Set boundaries early — your time matters
✅ Saying “no” is a professional skill
✅ Not everyone will like you, and that’s okay
✅ Ask for support (and keep asking if you need to)
✅ The work is hard, but the wins are magic
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