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Interview completed with Ben Myrick Principal of Wichita NE Magnet HS

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Q&A#1
How long have you been a principal/how long did you teach prior to becoming and administrator?

About 25 years of experience total
* 10 years teaching
* 8 years as an AP
* 6 years as Principal

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Q&A#2
What made you choose to teach?

*Teachers who made an influence in his life
*Teachers were a constant and cared about him as a person not just a student.

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Q&A#3
What advice can you give me to better prepare future teachers for the teaching profession?

"Knowledge is no longer the end" - Ben Myrick

*Teachers coming into the profession must keep in mind there is an importance for students to have transferable skills in unpredictable environments.
*We are in fast changing times where young people will have to adapt to current social needs/norms.
*Students should be book smart and posses skills that employers look for, these skill will be a means for general success in life.
*Teachers should be prepared to teach both academically and socially.

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Q&A#4
What are some of the challenges future teachers will face/what are the rewards?

"Earn their respect in order to command their respect" -Ben Myrick

Challenges
*Students no longer just come to school, sit down and listen.
*Students will not automatically respect the teacher like in generations past.
*Teachers must work hard to build relationships.
*Students learn better or best from a teach they know cares for and likes them.
*Teachers have to make an effort to manage the classroom/students (manual vs automatic).

Rewards
*Knowing how challenging life can be for students academically and in their personal lives, being able to see how your influence can positively affect them in their--whole person--growth.
*Making a difference is most rewarding.
*Teachers must keep in mind the rewards they receive as a teacher may not be immediate.
*Teachers should remain steadfast.

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Q&A#5
What does professionalism mean to you/What qualities do you seek in a new teacher/How can I stand out in the hiring process?

*Follow policy
*Punctual
*Exemplify teaching as a calling not just a career
*Characteristic traits that go beyond skills that look good on paper such as: Authenticity, substance, Experience and the vibes you exude.

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Q&A#6
What changes would you make to the educational system?

In order for the educational system to remain relevant Ben Myrick believes educators and the educational system must
* Work on providing students with field based skills
*Prepare students to be both college and career ready

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Q&A#7
If you could choose another career field would you?

*Ben Myrick believes in progression as he continues to advance throughout his career. He would be open to other opportunities in the educational realm DOWN THE LINE.

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Thanks to Wichita NE Magnet Principal Ben Myrick for his time and his excellent administrative interview!

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