Welcome to steemit. I'm a newbie too but so far my experience has been a pretty positive one. Personally, I do not have high expectations on what I can earn here - but I have a whole boat load of hope that I can make a solid go and maybe build a reputation for quality posts.Hi @ricbren!
Anyway, I wanted to give you a non-spammy hello and wish you luck here and with the kids you teach. All best, Meredith