MY EDUCATIONAL BELIEFS:
Know your babies. Affectively. Behaviorally. Culturally. Developmentally. Educationally.
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Open your eyes. Observe. Reflect. Act.
You've got to first Be Love, so that you can get to Be Challenging.
Be an Upstander not a Bystander.
Don't make assumptions.
Ask questions.
Listen without planning your response, just listen.
Play. Often.
Cultural awareness, responsiveness, proficiency, agility... it all exists on a continuum; it takes work, or you slide.
Keep learning.
Teach for growth.
Self-care is essential. Take care of you.
Be the change.
We all need windows and mirrors to grow; don't assume they're only for kids.
As a teacher, you're one stop on a long road...but the memories made and emotions experienced leave a lasting impression. Love the journey.
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EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
I am an Associate Professor in the College of Education where I am the AIG (that's NC for gifted) Coordinator.
