TL;DR: An interview is an opportunity for you to explain why this opportunity is the right one for you. Use your interview to tell the committee who you are, not just what you’ve done. Don’t Just Read Your Resume: Interview Tips Happy Spring. To some, this is the time to celebrate the blossoming of tulips and the melted snow. To … Read More
Tales of a Teacher: Starting a Podcast
TL;DR: Learn all about a new education podcast, The Fandalorians, to hear about pop culture from the perspective of three teachers. This post shares the triumphs and tribulations of starting a podcast. Connecting with Educators One of the things I’ve grown to love about social media (and trust me, I don’t always “love” social media) is that it has connected … Read More
The Time is NOW for Compassionate Hiring
TL;DR: During the interview process, teacher candidates deserve compassionate conditions through which their competence and character may be revealed. Some ways to show compassion are: provide details before the interview, set a welcoming and positive tone at the beginning of the interview, make it visible that you are listening, close the interview by asking if the candidate has any questions … Read More