I believe that you aren’t a good teacher unless you are willing to CONSTANTLY change and grow! No matter how long you’ve been teaching or how many good reviews you’ve gotten, there is ALWAYS room to grow. My resolutions are based on things that I have learned in 2011. On that note, here are my goals for 2012 as a teacher!
1. Finish my Class Action Research about using PBS to curb bullying at Randall in terms of class and race differences.
2. Delegate! I will delegate hanging artwork, student council responsibilities and general things that need to be done. I will recognize that I don’t need to do it all in order for it to get done!
3. I will reach out to the parents, teachers, my union MTI, school board, administration and superintendent to learn about and change our racial achievement gap in Madison.
4. I will become more active in local politics to advocate for ALL our Madison students and public education including working on school board elections.
5. I will create lesson plans that are under three weeks for students to finish so students are able to have more of a variety of experiences in art.
Hold me to ‘em and Happy New Year to all!
