I have to be honest, I was purposefully avoiding the calendar on my phone until last week. As teachers we like to get lost in the bliss of summertime and are hesitant to begin to think of another new school year. I did not really want to know the actual date and how few days I had left before I had to start thinking about lessons, curriculum and grading. But, as I was forced to begin preparing for my children's return to school I could not help but to start to think about September 8th for myself. So, I dove right in. Every year I like to set some new goals for myself as a teacher. I reflect on what worked last year and what needs to be refreshed. Last years goals were simple, survive being new to the school district and do my best with being new to the seven period schedule and to sharing time with two high schools. I started with Henrico County Public Schools late, coming in half way through the teacher in service week. I was happy to have been offered the position at Godwin and Freeman but had already started back with my previous school (Bruton High School in Williamsburg). Last year was a whirlwind, but I think with everything being taking into account it was a success. This year my goals include honing my feedback and communication skills with students and parents, taking on new and engaging projects that students will connect with and, on the personal side, staying more organized. Offering extensive individualized feedback is time consuming, but when I think about how I would feel as a student or parent of a student I realize how important it is. So, I have a fourfold plan for focusing on feedback and communication.
And at Godwin we are planning field trips, and huge art shows.
I will let you know how the organization part of it is going. I will be sure to upload some classroom pictures. I have a feeling this is going to be a great school year!
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AuthorArt teacher at Freeman and Godwin High Schools. Art I, II and Ceramics. Archives
October 2015
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