Approximately 175 teachers new to Fayette County Public Schools kicked-off their first year with the school system at New Teacher Induction held July 24-27. “Connecting Through Literacy and Creating New Paths” was the theme for the 4-day event.

Fayette’s new teachers represent a mix of educators with varying degrees of experience from those who are starting their first year of teaching to veterans who have taught for over 20 years.

A breakfast for them and their principals jump-started the induction at Whitewater High School on Tuesday. Board of Education Chairman Dr. Barry Marchman and Superintendent Dr. Joseph Barrow, along with 2018 Fayette County Teacher of the Year, Natalia Nizker from Robert J. Burch Elementary, officially welcomed the new educators.

Following breakfast, the teachers convened next door at Sara Harp Minter Elementary to learn about the high expectations of being a Fayette County teacher, and participated in workshops covering topics they need to know to have a successful year.

The second and third days of New Teacher Induction, which also took place at the Sara Harp Minter Elementary, consisted of workshops covering topics such as technology tools, the importance of having a mentor, and classroom management. New teachers spent the fourth and final day of induction at their respective schools, getting oriented with the layout of the buildings and organizing their classrooms.