I have been really fortunate to have a "pair share" partner for my professional learning group that is top notch! Despite our many years into our career, I am amazed by her mindset. What that means is she is always learning, curious, and changing her teaching to match her unwaving passion for being a "highly effective teacher". Margaret is one of those teachers who reinvents herself and her knowledge base. She implements new lessons constantly. You would think she could just sit back and cruise. But when you are truly passionate and set high standards for yourself as a professional educator, sitting back is not an option, nor is being part of a problem instead of the solution. She teaches in the regular education arena and those "high risk" learners. She is always ready to take on the new initiatives "because you never know what you will get out of it" as she said.
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I hope as parents and community, you will have your students learn with such an educator. It is not the content but the real investment in learning that these types of people bring to the school setting. As you head into parent teacher conferences; think not about the grade as much as how your student achieved that grade. False praise and easy goals do not create highly successful adults. Hard work, perseverance and willingness to fail and learn from mistakes are what the latest research shows leads to achieving your potential. Being ready to learn is as important as content delivered.
Just my thoughts ....
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I hope as parents and community, you will have your students learn with such an educator. It is not the content but the real investment in learning that these types of people bring to the school setting. As you head into parent teacher conferences; think not about the grade as much as how your student achieved that grade. False praise and easy goals do not create highly successful adults. Hard work, perseverance and willingness to fail and learn from mistakes are what the latest research shows leads to achieving your potential. Being ready to learn is as important as content delivered.
Just my thoughts ....