Leader Interview
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Inger McGee, Assistant Professor Director of Elementary Education & Early Childhood Programs University of Arizona South. Professor McGee began her teaching career after earning Bachelors in Elementary Education, her M.Ed. in Teaching and Teacher Education and later, a Ph.D. in Education with Curriculum emphasis.
When asked about her inspiration for teaching, she replied, there is a purpose greater than you. In Conversations on Servant-Leadership, that higher power is described as to honor ourselves, our ancestors, and God, the Creator (Ferch, Spears, McFarland, Carey, p. 180, 2015). Fame and fortune are a byproduct, but doing things because they are really important is the greater good. She related a passage by Michael Fullan, on becoming a change agent, “The best indicator of a positive change agent is how many people are able to carry on when they leave.” By empowering people to make decisions, things can continue to run after you are no longer there. Accomplishments are made by getting in and doing the work rather than mandating or dictating- a leader walks in a lot of shoes. Dr. Martin Luther King did his own protesting; he motivated and inspired people rather than being concerned about outward appearances.
Inger has met leaders that have had a great impact on her teaching style and the type of teacher she wanted to be. She remembers her first experience in teaching, a time when she was assigned to a seasoned
I have demonstrated my ability to lead pedagogy by developing and modeling effective forms of teaching practice, by inviting colleagues to share resources I have created and to observe my lessons. I also engage in regular professional dialogue with colleagues regarding their implementation of new teaching methodologies and strategies.
She Inspired me because her entire life she worked on improving other people's lives and other people's opportunities. She was not greedy, but caring and devoted. She was not
In order for someone to achieve success they must do whatever is necessary. Her arrogance and selfishness are the reasons which led her to success and achieving her goals. She said that “no one’s happiness but my own is in my power to achieve or to destroy”. She encouraged others to worry about their needs and ignore the needs of others.
When I went to NAEYC conference, Nov 18-Nov 21, Orlando, Florida, I attended 4 session. One of them was “America’s Best and Brightest: New Market Research on Attracting and Retaining Early Childhood Professionals.” Because I lack English listening skills, I couldn’t understand whole contents. However, I came to know about ‘understanding the attitudes and beliefs of current educators about the profession’ and ‘identifying factors that will be most helpful in encouraging educators to make the field a long-term profession.’ I thought that these contents would be useful and helpful for our classmates, as well as me, in understanding “current preschool teacher in the United States.”
Upon receipt of an email from Ruth Ann Ponten, a 7th grade math teacher, Maya Thomas, the district staff development and instructional consultant, immediately took action to help support the struggling teacher. Ruth Ann was located at a school within a rural community that was undergoing a major transition. The community of farm workers and working class families was transitioning to a community of educated professionals that were being attracted to the community’s strong, tight-knit feel and impeccable older homes. With the change of families, new expectations regarding education started to emerge as well.
It is also significantly imperative to note that she took teaching as the most significant and fundamental act of politics. For instance, she could often insist that the drawbacks confronted by human beings are complex in such a way that they require all types of political challenge, right from the electoral politics to charismatic politics. She believed that mass disruptions, agitation, voting, petitioning, lobbying and community organizing are all good facets in an organization. However, she believed that judicial and legislative victories as well as economic elites’ concessions are all ephemeral.
Rosa Parks taught us that to be an agent of change, a small action can do or start a big difference. You don't have to be loud or seek attention, you can be quiet and stick to your principals. She taught us that you sometimes need to be fearless and take risks to achieve change. She helped making the world a better, more respectful
Being an educated individual helps combat ignorance and help people be aware of the injustice around the world towards the people of color. Having knowledge can help change the world and fight against police brutality implemented on people of color and fight the constant oppression by the white supremacy. These powerful woman activist knew that change is inevitable. People are becoming more socially conscience and they wanted to fight and be part of the positive social change. These strong women activist believe in the power of unity. Promoting solidarity amongst people of color knowing it will one day help transform the world. Being political organizers they as Davis says, “never saw themselves as doing anything meaningful as an individual” they knew that people are the most powerful when they are united. These woman inspired social change and started revolutionary acts. Engaging in peaceful marches, protesting for the right of the black people and most importantly teaching people about racism and how it affects people of color. These women have dedicated their lives to fight and bring victory to more people of color in the form of justice and
She teaches people that they should not feel enslaved to somebody. People should always find a way out if they are not happy with
A sit-down interview, in the interviewee’s classroom, on April 22, 2017, results in responses from Rachel, a female Elementary Education teacher at Deerfield Elementary School, in Deerfield, Wisconsin. Containing eight initial questions and two response follow-up inquiries, this interview represents a 4-year Kindergarten grade level perspective, and utilizes eleven years of teaching experience. As a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, Rachel began her career in Milwaukee before accepting her current position of nine years. With extensive knowledge of the field, Rachel qualifies as an excellent resource, both when actively pursuing plans to become an Elementary Education
Throughout my education career at Texas A&M there have been a few different significant educators that have peaked my interest. My focus in undergrad was English/Language Arts and Social Studies for middle school, but as I’ve learned more through my graduate degree I’ve become fascinated with the idea of different types of schooling and the lower level grades. For example, I never heard of an open concept classroom until my first graduate course. Once I heard this idea I’ve been researching and looking up alternative education models, such as Montessori, with interest in maybe teaching in this type or another alternative school eventually. In addition, I’ve researched how educators began to create certain “levels” in schooling based on age, and focused in on kindergarten. My very first job in education was with kindergarten and I was always curious to know how this specific “pre-school” level of education was brought into existence. This time in a child’s life is crucial to their success because they are building a foundation for their future career in school, and I want to learn more about it. The following is my research on Maria Montessori and Frederick Froebel, two significant educators with an impact on the field of education in alternative schooling and kindergarten respectively.
She did these thing because she wanted women to know that if she can make a big change that they could to. ( One thing that she said was that A thing is mighty big when time and distance cannot shrink it that mean don’t tell anything take) the thing you are working for because thing that stand in your way you cannot shrink it no matter what you do you got to stand up for what you believe in.
Mr. Rose presents many descriptive vignettes of teaching professionals in his life who have influenced him both positively and negatively and whom he has retained for emulation or distinction. These characters in his life include teachers from grammar school throughout his college experience. All have in one way or another left a considerable imprint on his recollection of school and learning.
I have taught students ranging from five years old to nineteen years of age. Hence, being an educator, I have learned that learning is always shifting, therefore I must keep improving with the incessant changes. As a little girl, I have always dreamt of being a teacher and I have carried out that dream. My career journey started as a substitute teacher, a floater between classrooms, an assistant teacher, a teacher, a center supervisor, and an educational supervisor. I presently work as an Educational consultant for Danya International LLC. As an Educational Consultant, I able to review and aid with the learning environment of teachers and educational management in a school
As a graduate of the Child, Youth and Family degree program from the University of Guelph, I have my certification as an Early Childhood Educator. As a result, I have been thoroughly taught a deep understanding of developing curricula for children that considers government regulations, developmental appropriateness, and learning environments that fosters growth in multiple areas of child development. Additionally,