I read this interesting article on the Cult of Pedagogy blog called Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers. Here is the gist of it...
Many experienced gardeners use the companion planting strategy. They place certain vegetables and plants near each other to improve the growth for one or both plants. The marigold is one of the best companion plants because it protects plants from pests and weeds. In your school, the encouraging, supporting and nurturing teachers are the marigolds. They can help you grow! You can recognize them simply by the way they greet you - welcoming not questioning why you picked this profession.
Walnut trees are the teachers that will question your career choice and sarcastically wish you luck in the teaching profession. You can identify them by their negativity - they are negative about the kids, the school and the administration. The are poison. Keep regular contact with marigolds if you want optimal growth. Remember this is the grind - the battle between you and your mind. Marigolds will help you defeat the voice of self-doubt. Just do it!
Surround yourself with good people - seek out the marigolds and beware of the walnut trees!http://www.cultofpedagogy.com/marigolds/
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