Jan. 30-Feb. 03

Read chapter 2 and meet Dr. Clifton and his discoveries.

Jan. 23-27

Think back to that person whom you consider to be the best teacher you ever had.

How do you remember that teacher?  What kind of influence do you feel that teacher had on your learning?  Why do you think you still remember him/her?

January 16-20

Take this week to read chapter 1. Remember to hold off on taking the StrengthsFinder assessment until after chapter 3.

Have you thought about what your strengths might be?  Might your strengths be:

achiever           communication     discipline     individualization     responsibility
activator          competition           empathy       input                         restorative
adaptability     connectedness       focus            intellection               self-assurance
analytical        consistency           futuristic       learner                      significance
arranger          context                  harmony       maximizer                strategic
belief              deliberative           ideation         positivity                  woo
command       developer              includer         relator

What Do Great Teachers Do Differently?

What makes or breaks a great teacher? We've probably all asked ourselves this question at one time or another.  Great teachers do not seem to be defined by any particular teaching style, methodology, or approach.  So, join us on a journey through Teach With Your Strengths by Rosanne Liesveld and Jo Ann Miller to discover how we can all uncover the great teacher within!