| Dear Edutopia Community,
Whether you’ve been teaching for two years or 20, you undoubtedly remember your first days in the classroom—and the excitement, nerves, and feelings of endless possibility that came with them. We hear from many of you that a peer or mentor helped shape your approach as an educator, and that’s why I’m reaching out today.
With the school year wrapping up, giving us all a little more time to reflect, we’d love to hear: What early advice had a lasting impact on your teaching? Whether it was a classroom management tip, an effective strategy to drive student engagement, or an expression of encouragement for the tough days, we’d love to pass on your words of wisdom. | 
