Reflections on the Year by Amy Ernenwein https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6 en-us 2019-01-29 16:04:48 UTC 2025-10-17 14:54:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png What was your favorite part of your first year of teaching at Gibbons? aernenwein1_3 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355460022 2019-04-30 14:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355460022 What surprised the most about teaching at Gibbons? aernenwein1_3 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355460866 2019-04-30 14:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355460866 In what ways did you improve throughout the year? aernenwein1_3 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355463609 2019-04-30 14:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355463609 What was one major challenge you faced this year at Gibbons? aernenwein1_3 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355464546 2019-04-30 14:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355464546 What are your "lessons learned" from this year's experience? aernenwein1_3 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355465696 2019-04-30 14:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355465696 After this year's experience, what three pieces of advice would you give an incoming educator? aernenwein1_3 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355466355 2019-04-30 14:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355466355 KIDS bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601258 Getting to know some incredible kids]]> 2019-04-30 19:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601258 Fav. Part https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601272 Having teachers check in that weren't in your department to make sure you were feeling okay at Gibbons and had the tools you needed]]> 2019-04-30 19:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601272 Freedom bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601417 Freedom and trust to do things my way. ]]> 2019-04-30 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601417 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601598 support in place & the students]]> 2019-04-30 19:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601598 Surprise https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601744 The students actually gave teachers respect and would thank you at the end of every class]]> 2019-04-30 19:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601744 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601827 the freedom you were given off the bat]]> 2019-04-30 19:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601827 Filling a class with content bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601872 I was not great at guaging how much content to prepare for a class. ]]> 2019-04-30 19:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601872 Improve https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601970 My confidence as a teacher grew again and I am excited to see where that goes next year]]> 2019-04-30 19:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355601970 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602037 scheduling around the always-changing Gibbons calendar / anticipating those events]]> 2019-04-30 19:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602037 What bothers me bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602138 I didn't used to know what bothered me from students in class. I now know and can better proactively confront it. ]]> 2019-04-30 19:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602138 Major Challenge https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602146 Having my teaching experience last year impact my first year here. Not allowing myself to fully see that I am a good teacher]]> 2019-04-30 19:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602146 Favorite: Very supportive environment, https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602276 2019-04-30 19:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602276 Lesson Learned https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602375 Not every school is the same and each experience is something new to embrace and don't let the past impact your future]]> 2019-04-30 19:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602375 Advice https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602589 1. Get involved but don't overwhelm yourself too much
2. Talk with people outside of your department because you never know who will have your back
3. Embrace the gibbons culture because honestly "only at Gibbons" happens every day]]> 2019-04-30 19:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602589 Different skill levels bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602700 It was difficult pacing a class dealing with some students who found assignments very easy and some that found it very difficult. ]]> 2019-04-30 19:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602700 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602804 students over-relying on technology in the classroom]]> 2019-04-30 19:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602804 The freedom with which I can tEACH, no lesson plans due, treated like a professional https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602849 2019-04-30 19:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355602849 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603183 no set curriculum across classes of same content taught by different teachers


]]> 2019-04-30 19:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603183 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603223 That students will respond quite well to your rules if you're open and honest]]> 2019-04-30 19:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603223 Try things outside the classroom bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603307 I think one of the best ways to get to know kids is outside of the classroom before or after school. Getting to know them empowers you in the classroom as well. ]]> 2019-04-30 19:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603307 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603703 1. support your students outside of the classroom, assign as little homework as possible to enable them to engage
2. find a rhythm for prayer at the start of each class and stick with it
3. be warm to other educators including substitutes]]> 2019-04-30 19:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603703 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603762  kids about their lives
Get involved at Gibbons in some capacity outside of class
Talk to colleagues  and ask questions

]]> 2019-04-30 19:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603762 Help bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603992 Don't be afraid to ask for help!!]]> 2019-04-30 19:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355603992 Positive bnolan4 https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355605117 Be a positive influence among staff. Don't get sucked into negativity. ]]> 2019-04-30 19:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aernenwein1_3/w0adw0mk3zg6/wish/355605117