You Rock.

Sometimes trying to perfect your National Board components can leave you feeling defeated and less than perfect.  Only great teachers will attempt this process; only really great teachers will resubmit if that's what's called for.

It's time to shake all that off.

More Kudos to our NB Candidates!

Here's an article about one of our cohort members from Randolph County!  Congratulations, Susan McCauley!

http://www.theintermountain.com/news/local-news/2018/05/elkins-high-school-teacher-receives-achievement-award/

Susan is a Randolph County math teacher, collaborating with our math teachers and other teachers in Harrison County--and bringing her math expertise and years of teaching experience as a genuine and thoughtful contributor to the cohort.  Thank you for all you do, Susan.

About Feedback to Students

Why all the fuss about feedback?  For any teacher seeking to improve impact on students, this is one way you provide a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment, which is essential in Component 3.

During a project-based learning unit, one of my teacher-friends was observed by a coach.  The coach told her that she said, "Good Job!" too much.  He said this was positive, but didn't move students forward.  He said, "If you say good job after every interaction with students, then how do they know when they've really done a good job?"  My friend knew it was just a habit, rather than a way she truly offered feedback to students.

If you are still wondering how to address the issue of student feedback, here are some tips from Edutopia.