Arthur Scott
Teaching science is so rewarding! I got into the profession when I was 50 and it was the best thing and job I have ever had!
Teaching science is so rewarding! I got into the profession when I was 50 and it was the best thing and job I have ever had!
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Throughout my life, I've always enjoyed triaing other people and seeing that AHA moment when they understand the task and teaching has been successful.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceIn my second year of teaching, I had a student in class who never showed up for the first nine weeks. Finally we got her to school. There were some family issues that needed to be dealt with. During the second quarter, I assessed her on her level and she was successful, she went on that 9 weeks and made an A, the first 9 weeks of course was an F but it bothered her that the average was a C. The next semester she had an A! I heard from her on social media, that she had graduated and was a RN
What would you do with the $25,000?Pay off bills and redo my classroom a bit!
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