A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Ron Clark Academy Educator Experience with my team. It certainly was an EXPERIENCE! It was an experience that I learned a ton from and will always treasure.
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Then Kim Bearden, the co-founder, asked the fifth grader I was speaking to if she wanted to jump on the trampoline. Except it turns out that Kim wasn’t asking the fifth grader, SHE WAS ASKING ME! Say what! Who needs coffee when you get to jump on a trampoline at 8am?
3. Students will be excited about the content if you are excited about the content.
4. Motivation has to come from within. Hounding a child to do something will not make them want to do it. They’ll do it when they realize they are falling behind their peers and can’t keep up.
5. Dress to impress. Teachers are professionals and should dress like it.
6. Life is short; take the slide!!!
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