New to dual-language immersion and want to gain insider knowledge to these programs as a stakeholder? Look no further! In part one of the series Open Letters to Dual-Language Immersion Stakeholders, Valerie Sun writes to a teacher audience to explain the steps to obtain a teaching credential, have a successful interview, and offer research- and practice-based methods to thrive in the first (few) years as a dual-language classroom teacher. She offers tips and considerations for connecting with students and parents while encouraging the reader through major milestones of the school year. An easy-to-read manual complete with lesson templates and examples, the readers build confidence and are guided in their craft.