DO YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD TEACHER OR A GREAT
TEACHER?
TIP 1- MINDFUL HYGIENE
Be proactive, bolster your immune system
• Vitamin C, ginger, wellness, get plenty of
sleep….
TIP 2
Be sure to rest and spend time rejuvenating your
spirit (exercise, time alone, reading, etc.), reflect
on what “pacing” means in your life
TIP 3
If you drink, drink less
TIP 4
Connect school to activities in the community-
teaching is not just what we do in the classroom
TIP 5
Reflect on your IDEALISM and teach ORGANICALLY
TIP 6
Make friends with the school librarian, the school
secretary, tech person, and the school custodians
(maintenance workers)
TIP 7
Don’t be afraid to let tasks carry over to the next
day and don’t expect to get through everything you
planned to cover.
TIP 8
Reality Check: If you were expecting this, good
luck!
TIP 9
Be open hearted and open minded each and every
day to learn “with” and from your students. They
will teach you.
TIP 10
Integrate and intersect math as much as possible- it
is a recent development in the content standards
for teacher assessment (e.g., graphs, grades,
charts, etc.).
TIP 11
Wear comfortable shoes
TIP 12
Use the bathroom, when you need to!
TIP 13
Tony Danza talks to Teachers
Love and care become transferred knowledge
AND….