Perfect 2:00 pm pick me up for any teacher at the end of a quarter! Thanks Winfield Booster Club for taking care of us today! #Warriors#WinfieldMiddleSchool β€οΈπ€
Teacher effectiveness is not greatly improved by curriculum, new programs, or initiatives. But, when teachers are respected, valued, supported, & feel like their talents are utilized, then morale increases, job engagement soars, & students benefit too!
Teachers don't leave because it's hard. Teachers are some of the most conscientious and hardest working professionals I know. They leave because the field fails to provide the pay, respect, support, and value that they deserve as professionals.
Teacher Game Plan
β€οΈBuild Relationships
πEngaging and Authentic Lessons
πTell students Iβm excited to see them
πGet students to smile and laugh
The #1 priority of admin should be staff morale.
Everything else is secondary. Here's a few tips:
* give them a voice
* Trust them as professionals
* Treat everyone as individuals/ humans
* Respect their time
* Show them you care personal/professional
* celebrate/ appreciate