Chef Kester

Director of the Academy of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Mainland High School, Volusia County TOY, Macy's Magic of Leadership Winner

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Whoops! I'm out of practice😬

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@ScienceHutch Hey buddy! Are you starting a new venture? Sounds exciting! How did this come about?

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to try something new. I'll be teaching 4th grade at Pine Trail nex

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You flatter me😎
As much as I'd love to work with you again, I want

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t year. I'm excited and nervous. Maybe I'll come back to high schoo

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l down the road.

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Will do!

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@Ccscarbo @Hey_Scarbs Congrats! You’re great people with a lot of love to give.

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Q10. This book and the simulation have changed my perspective and some of my course policies and grading philosophy #mhspln

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A9. My WHY is the same. I do have moments when I am frustrated and consider if I should do something else. After I calm down, I realize that I just need to handle the things I can control. Teaching can be so frustrating b/c you need other people to perform to succeed .#mhspln

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@HilarieBlum So true—good point!

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A3. I believe that those who experience regular trauma have a harder time learning. I also read that most students need also to be taught about behaviors, customs, norms for situations of middle/upper class in order for them to class jump #mhspln

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A6. Many teachers take themselves way too seriously. I mess up often. Students love to point it out. Instead of getting mad, I compliment. Also, I try to model difficult processes in front of them. Let them see how messy learning is for anyone #mhspln

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I greet mine everyday with a smile, eye contact and a handshake/high five. I memorize all fist and last names in the first week and let them watch me struggle as I learn. They keep journals and I leave them notes after I read entries. I celebrate and compliment them often #mhspln

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A4. I def remember telling a student that “successful people find a way” or using the phrase “figure it out.” Although they may need to hear it at some point, I have realized that some need me to set them up so they will be ready later when a boss says it to them #mhspln

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Working at MHS the past 10 years has opened my eyes to so many atrocities our students face. I still find I have biases b/c of middle class upbringing. #mhspln

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I think we have a lot of adults on campus that make great connectionswith students #mhspln

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#mhspln

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Looking forward to celebrating the 11 Principal Interns tonight 🎉 Smells like another delicious banquet by @ChefKester and his Culinary Academy 🎉

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@AKelleher_67 That is awesome! Can we collaborate on something like this?