Another sign the first day of school is much closer -- nearly, 1,000 new Baltimore County teachers are now on the job. There are 13 days and counting until students head back to school. A group of classroom teachers on Wednesday started getting set for the first day."It is like the first day of school, trying to find my room, my orientation day, so it's exciting and overwhelming, but it's a good start," Baltimore County teacher Raynna Green-Ellis said.It is also a restart for some teachers entering a public school setting for the first time.Asked what attracted her to Baltimore County, new teacher Dan Schade said, "Being closer to the metropolitan area, teaching particularly in the elementary schools."Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams, who is also new on the job, said he's still doing his homework."I'm taking it one day at a time, but I am excited. It's all about the students. What do our students need? My line is, how do we raise the bar, close the gap and prepare for the future?" Williams, said.Baltimore County laid out the red carpet for new teachers and brought them up to speed on what to expect in the coming year."New teachers are (going to) have all the challenges of learning everything. I think we are (going to) continue to have the challenge of getting everything we need," Teacher's Association of Baltimore County President Cindy Sexton said.Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, a former teacher himself, said educators can continue to count on his support."Schools are the most important resource we have, and our teachers are the most important front-line workers. It really sets the stage for our kids future," Olszewski said.A future that begins for teachers and students on Sept 3.