Submitted by Frank Withrow (not verified) on December 12, 2007 - 13:42.
For years I hired and supervised teachers. The final determining point became would I like to invite this person to my home for dinner? Would they relate to my wife and children and would we have an interesting conversation at the dinner table. Their certification, subject matter competence can all be measured, but the final question is will they engage and inspire students. That takes a person that is comfortable and exciting to be around. I have visited many schools across the country. I believe that if you ask teachers and students who are the best teachers in their school they know and will tell you. They may not know why but they know that Ms. Snodgrass is the best or Mr. Thigpen has their interest at heart. The learners will often say Mr. Bien is hard but I like his class because I learn so much and he is interested in me.
Highly qualified teachers are those who can engage and inspire learners to be their very best.
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Submitted by Frank Withrow (not verified) on December 12, 2007 - 13:42.
For years I hired and supervised teachers. The final determining point became would I like to invite this person to my home for dinner? Would they relate to my wife and children and would we have an interesting conversation at the dinner table. Their certification, subject matter competence can all be measured, but the final question is will they engage and inspire students. That takes a person that is comfortable and exciting to be around. I have visited many schools across the country. I believe that if you ask teachers and students who are the best teachers in their school they know and will tell you. They may not know why but they know that Ms. Snodgrass is the best or Mr. Thigpen has their interest at heart. The learners will often say Mr. Bien is hard but I like his class because I learn so much and he is interested in me.
Highly qualified teachers are those who can engage and inspire learners to be their very best.