https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7 Class climate, strategies, and stories en-us 2022-07-19 18:36:04 UTC 2023-08-11 12:18:23 UTC hello@padlet.com lstewar2 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2646513875 2023-07-17 16:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2646513875 lstewar2 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2646516429 Tell a brief story about a moment, an event, a person, or a struggle that influenced your path to your discipline. Something you would share with your future students. To edit your post, click on 3 dots at top right of your padlet.  Alternatively, add an image and create a title to tell your story. ]]> 2023-07-17 17:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2646516429 lstewar2 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2646518848

]]> 2023-07-17 17:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2646518848 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658864419 When i was tutoring in an African American center one of the young boys was confused with his reading. He then said out loud " This is stupid why do I need to learn to read and write its not important and not helpful?". I was shocked because of how education is seen from young aAfrican Americans. This lead me to the path of education within the African American studies field. ]]> 2023-08-09 17:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658864419 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658864425 2023-08-09 17:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658864425 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658864475 I struggled to find a job out of college. Not may people were hiring. When I begun asking for help someone went above and beyond asking her contacts if they would be interested in an informational interview. One of those stuck and lead to a job in the field I am in now and I never realized the effect one person can have on another's life until I saw the impact this woman made on my life]]> 2023-08-09 17:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658864475 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865140 When choosing my discipline I was determined to find something that I could be passionate about. Around the time when I was choosing my undergraduate major, the Black Lives Matter movement was really gaining traction and it was one of the things that made me realize that I have a strong sense of social justice, sociology seemed like a great way to learn about a variety of social issues.]]> 2023-08-09 17:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865140 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865290 I was a more introverted kid, and didn't really speak up in class during most of school. One of my middle school teachers encouraged me to take a higher level class once I reached high school, which happened to be what I chose to study in college and now. It's very important that teachers see students, not just those who speak up, but also the more quiet ones. ]]> 2023-08-09 17:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865290 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865485 I was in my sophomore year of my undergrad, and was not passionate about my major at the time (athletic training) and was unsure what I was going to do and was beginning to question if I even wanted to stay at the school. After class one morning, my Bio 1102 professor noticed I was doing well in the class and pulled me aside to talk. He asked me to join his honors research group, and I reluctantly accepted his offer. This led me to falling in love with the scientific process, conducting research, and becoming a biology tutor where I found a passion for helping people learn.]]> 2023-08-09 17:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865485 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865519 The professor who taught my Senior Seminar, Dr. Shelden, embodied the concept of “immersion within the classroom.” Every week, she would have us sit in a half circle and address our thoughts and questions about the readings. But these discussions felt a lot more like a book club conversation instead of a teacher lecturing her students.

This example really touched me since it showed how much Dr. Shelden cared about the subject matter and our opinions about what we were learning. She welcomed us to bounce around and expand our ideas while providing the necessary guidance if we may have gotten off-track. This is what I would like to emulate in my future classes.]]> 2023-08-09 17:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865519 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865521 One of my coaching clients was experiencing some harassment at her church. I spoke to her and helped her figure out her possible solutions. Once my supervisor found out what I was doing she said, "You should go into some sort of advocacy role". Now here I am pursuing Social Work. Just one small seed! It's so important to call out people's strengths! ]]> 2023-08-09 17:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865521 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865523 After my first year of college, I visited my old HS and was chatting with one my teachers about school and major. When she heard me say Accounting, she immediately told me that I had made a bad decision because that major didn’t fit my personality. Two degrees later, I figured out that she was right. ]]> 2023-08-09 17:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865523 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865739 I never planned on becoming an educator, but a moment in undergrad chemistry class changed that. I was wracking my brain trying to get a firmer grip on the subject, some friends and I decided to form a study group with our peers. Eventually, I found myself really enjoying helping the other people in the group, and found my own understanding of chemistry deepening more than ever. It is incredibly fulfilling to teach someone something and have them come to understand it.]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865739 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865781 I had no intention of ever leaving the classroom. My colleagues convinced me to apply and interview for a coaching position because they said I could help a lot of teachers with my experience. So I applied. I got the job, to my total surprise, and here I am. It is the most rewarding thing I have done so far. I am able to reach so many more students through my job and I love coming to work every day.]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865781 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865810 My Journey started in the Caribbean. I always dreamy of being in the Health Field preferably a Doctor, but life happened and I took what I thought was a detour in the Nursing world. Little did I know that ,today that detour was one of the most fulfilling aspect of my life. The lessons  i have learnt and experience gained would take a life time to materialise had I chosen differently.
Today I am grateful to my profession ànd the many wonders and miracles it has afforded me.]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865810 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865901 I have lost count at how many times someone has said to me, “are you crazy going to graduate school now“. Maybe. I have had my cup filled in so many ways in this profession. I believe that everybody can contribute and make this world a better place. Nursing filled my cup. And now I hope to pass that on to others. The feeling is an indescribable and contagious .

]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865901 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865908 My failure to keep up with my engineering program at RPI led me to spend a year rethinking my skillset and transitioning to computer science. I realized I didn't have what it took to survive in that sort of academic environment and it had made me jaded towards engineering in general but I still wanted to be part of the process of designing the types of machines that would build mankinds future in space so I chose computer science and here I stand.

]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865908 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865949 At the end of undergrad I was struggling to figure out what I wanted to do next. Through the help of a professor I got connected to someone in a graduate school which is where I am now. It was really last minute, but it has helped me on my path, and set me up for a better future

]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865949 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865971 When I started my undergrad at KSU, I was a criminal justice major, but was still somewhat on the fence about the discipline. In my first semester I wanted to take psychology for a gen ed course, but all of the classes were full, so I opted to take intro to sociology instead. At that time, I wasn't entirely sure what sociology was, but I enjoyed the content and had a great professor. On the last day of class, and my professor reached the end of the powerpoint, he said, "And that's it for intro to sociology." But I felt like there was so much more to learn. That evening, I signed up for another sociology course and eventually switched my major to it. I have since graduated with my Bachelor's in Sociology!]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658865971 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866036 My name James. I graduated in 2018 with a major in construction management. I have a full time job with a subcontracting company. 
I needed a part time job. However I could not find one. That is when I decided I could further my studies.
I hope to learn more and master my craft. Hopefully I will be able to work for a GC.]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866036 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866133 As a student in undergrad I don’t think anyone really ever asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I remember one professor I had pulled me aside after class and asked me if I wanted to join his research project. I considered it but wasn’t sure because it wasn’t something even remotely related to my major. I explained that to him and he asked me what I wanted to do with my life, not what I thought I should do. I told him how much I loved animals, but that I didn’t think you could make a career out of it. And I remember he asked me “Why not?”. So, I thought about it and switched my entire major and joined his lab! It was the best decision I ever made. I’m so glad I chose to do something I want to do, and that he got me thinking about what exactly that was. ]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866133 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866151 When I began my career as an HR practitioner, I was motivated but lacked knowledge, skills, and abilities. Fortunately, one of my senior leaders was very personable and during our meet and greet he offered to mentor me. Fast forward 24 years later, we still collaborate on why mentors are important and we celebrate our smalls win re: my personal and professional development goals. My call to action was always to find someone to teach what I learn.]]> 2023-08-09 17:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866151 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866245 I went to school for Zoology, and Ineed to take one Molecular Biology course. I thought " Jeez, I'm not smart enough for this". The professor who taught it was very fun, and described the material wonderfully. Plus, I had lots of help from other students. I enjoyed the course so much I switched my concentration to Molecular biology! ]]> 2023-08-09 17:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866245 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866277 2023-08-09 17:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866277 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866319 As a child my family had lots of illustrated nonfiction children’s books in a variety of subjects. I was always most drawn to biology, but specifically ecology and comparative anatomy books (or the equivalent for a child). 
They were illustrated beautifully by someone that was clearly an artist and understood what they were explaining. 

I want to be a scientific illustrator for ecology and conservation biology to spread understanding of the importance and causes within each. 
I want to inspire a fascination with ecology in other children. ]]> 2023-08-09 17:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866319 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866444 During my career, I've had my share of good bosses and bad bosses, and an experience with one particularly bad boss drove me to consider a career in management. This boss made efforts to belittle and discourage as many people as he could who worked under him, and lead to several people just quitting without notice, leaving those behind to take even more abuse as we could no longer meet deadlines. That experience drove me to start thinking about what I would do to build up my team so we could be high performing and genuinely enjoy the work we did. I never got to implement those thoughts at that job, but at my next 2 jobs, I used that thought process to become a leader within my teams, and eventually lead me to start here in engineering management to take my career path in that direction ]]> 2023-08-09 17:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658866444 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658867241 2023-08-09 17:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658867241 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658868391 I was always told growing up that I could be whatever I wanted to be. I realized I only knew what I didn’t want to be and ended up deciding to pursue a career in what I loved most, the ocean and marine life. And it’s been a bit difficult but knowing that I’ll love what I do and can show others that it’s possible keeps me going!]]> 2023-08-09 17:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658868391 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658869178 2023-08-09 17:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658869178 https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658870375 AP Bio was the first AP class I had ever taken in high school and I struggled with the additional workload and detailed content. Although I was/am a straight A student, I made a 79 as my midterm grade. However, I worked really hard the following half of the year and changed my study methods. In the end, I finished the year with a 94! I think this shows that sometimes you need to change the way you do things to adapt to different situations.]]> 2023-08-09 17:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lstewar2/10qtuii0wvhoxtl7/wish/2658870375