Foundational Quotes

"Education is a people business"
(Cheryl)

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"It's about relationship!!!"
(George)

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"A person first, then a student"
(Linda)

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"Go the extra mile with courtesy"
"Make every student feels like your only student"
(Rich)

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Professionalism. Passion. Professionalism. Dedication. Professionalism
(all)

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teaching on the Block: rule of thumb: 3 - 4 activities
90 min = ~5 min, 20 min, 45 min, 20 min

Secret to teaching style: Take the subject very seriously... don't take yourself too seriously.
(Becky)

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what do I want them to know?
How am I going to measure that?

plan your moments of brilliance
don't stress-out if you're not brilliant every day
(Steve)

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"In a completely rational society, the best of us would aspire to be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less, because passing civilization along from one generation to the next ought to be the highest honor and the highest responsibility anyone could have."
(Lee Iacocca)