It’s the start of new year and a chance to recharge our educator battery. Sometimes a little easier said than done, I know. In this episode, recorded at the NYSAFT Annual Conference in Albany, NY, we are going to look at ways to make sure that your teaching spark is still alive and well. Will Andersson joins me for this insightful conversation. He is a long time language teacher and language department administrator. He is now an Associate Dean at Hofstra University’s School of Education. Will shares practical and actionable ways to recharge our educator battery.
Topics in this Episode:
- The State of the Profession: the biggest factors that either drain or recharge educators today
- Sustainable Teaching: practical, everyday strategies teachers can use to sustain their energy and passion throughout the school year
- Mentorship and Renewal: the value of mentoring student teachers and how working with the next generation of educators can help seasoned teachers feel energized in their own practice
- Connection and Community: the role of professional communities (colleagues, conferences, online spaces) in recharging our educator batter
- Advice for Language Educators: how to stay connected to your “why” and keep your professional battery charged
Connect with Will Anderson:
- Email: William.C.Anderson@hofstra.edu
A Few Ways We Can Work Together:
- Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers
- On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments
- Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments
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