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I graduated with my Leadership degree in December 2021. Due to illness I am the acting administrator.

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How long did you teach prior to becoming an administrator?

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How long did you teach prior to becoming an administrator?

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I am currently in the classroom; this is my 10th year.

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What made you choose the teaching profession?

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What made you choose the teaching profession?

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My passion is to be an advocate for children. I love the relationships I build with not only my students, but also the families.

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What advice can you give me to prepare me for the teaching profession better?

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What advice can you give me to prepare me for the teaching profession better?

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The best advice I received was to stay out of the teacher's lounge. On difficult days, always remember your why. Why did you become a teacher? My experience in the classroom and the ability to observe several different teachers and their teaching styles best prepared me for teaching. Anyone can read a book and learn the science of teaching, but real teachers are built on their classroom experience.

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What are some of the challenges I will face as a new teacher?

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What are some of the challenges I will face as a new teacher?

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Time! How to manage your time and fit everything into your day. Work and life balance, you have to remember, its okay to say "no"! You have relationships and family outside of school and cannot forget about them.

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Relationships are the key to everything!

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Could you provide me with specific examples from your own teaching experience or from some of the teachers you supervise?

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Could you provide me with specific examples from your own teaching experience or from some of the teachers you supervise?

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Since our district has adopted Capturing Kids Hearts, our staff takes the time to build relationships first. Learning does not occur until they feel safe and have a trusting relationship. In my experience, when a student struggles, a relationship has not been built.

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In education, you play a critical role in helping shape young minds. Having a professional demeanor shows that you take your responsibility seriously. In your role, professionalism involves appropriately and respectfully interacting with students, colleagues, administrators, parents and other community members, which encourages a thriving learning environment. Remember, do not do anything you would not want to be plastered on the newspaper's front page or news stations.

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What qualities do you seek in a new teacher? How can I "stand out" during the application, interview, and hiring process?

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What qualities do you seek in a new teacher? How can I "stand out" during the application, interview, and hiring process?

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Skills in communication, patience, empathy, passion and love for children. The district has a set of questions they ask each candidate. Your sincere interest in students an dhow you will utilize different instructional strategies to engage all learners would make you stand out.

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What changes, if any, would you make to the educational system? Consider various aspects of education reform, funding, state assessments, etc...

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What changes, if any, would you make to the educational system? Consider various aspects of education reform, funding, state assessments, etc...

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FUNDING! Not only for teachers but for the students and support staff. Finances! I didn't know I would be a part-time fundraiser. I always ask for donations, finding additional funds not covered in the original budget. Another would be the state legislation making decisions for education without ever stepping foot into a classroom.

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If you could choose another career field, would you? 

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If you could choose another career field, would you? 

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Absolutely not. I told myself I would never go into education because I saw all the work my mother did as a teacher behind the scenes. After getting my associate's degree I moved to Wichita and worked as a waitress, then went into Aircraft for the money. When I was laid off from aircraft I started volunteering in my daughter's kindergarten classroom. That is when I knew my true calling. Few people can say they love their job unless they are a teacher.

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Are there any comments you wish to add to close this interview?

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Are there any comments you wish to add to close this interview?

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Be you! Do not change for anyone. It is your "why" that brought you to teaching.