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Be willing to be a beginner every single morning. 
-- Meister Eckhart
Quick tips for new teachers
At this year’s Leader U, several veteran teachers were asked to share a quick tip
for new teachers. Click on the following video clips to see their responses.
(All video clips are in Quicktime format. A Quicktime movie player can be downloaded here.)
Freda Blevins, Webb City R-7 — Use the "Pause Method" in class
Dawn Day, Northwood R-4 — Don’t worry about perfection
Mary Beth Chilton, Northwood R-4 — Document everything
Kathleen Palmer, Northwood R-4 — Make connections
Cathy Mayrose, Mehlville R-9 — Discipline is important
Sandy Embretson, Crane R-3 — Get involved
Jenny Mitchum, Crane R-3 — You are in charge
Ralph Ogden, Kingston K-14 — You’re the teacher not a friend
Beth Ogden, North St. Francis Co. R-1 — Keep them busy
Ida McClure, Maries Co. R-1 - You are the teacher
Natalie Blinzler, Logan-Rogersville R-8 — Be flexible
Mary Mims, Nell Holcomb R-4 — Find the positives in your students
Sandy Embretson, Crane R-3 — Create a substitute file
Glenda Parton, Blue Eye R-5 — Nurture and take care of basic needs
James Sigler, Carl Junction R-1 — Use your classroom textbook
Barbara McKiddy, Leeton R-10 — Save memorable student work
Dawn Black, Southwest Livingston Co. R-1 — You're the teacher — not a friend
Joy Sherard, Buchanan Co. R-4 — Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Lana Moore, Mt. Vernon R-5 — Emphasize to empathize
Vicki Berry, North St. Francis Co. R-7 — Know who you are as a teacher
Tami Pasley, Savannah R-3 — Respect the student
Carolyn Jonas, Fox C-6 — Place a mirror above the pencil sharpener
Howard A. Clark, Columbia 93 — Know the students’ dreams and goals
Barb Hensiek, Mt. Vernon R-5 — Be an education team
Michael Carr, Springfield R-12 — Befriend the cooks
Kim Davis, Rolla 31 — Be a friend of the custodians
Paul Dale, Salem R-80 — Wear comfortable shoes
Karen Hollrah, Ava R-1 — Join a professional organization
Maggie Abrams, Plato R-5 — Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Heather Herweck-Luckner, Clearview Elementary — Take time for your family