Friday, August 10, 2007

Mental Toughness: Preparation Time

Being prepared...
I am transitioning to life as a resident of York, PA and staff member at my new school. Between moving, getting ideas for lesson plans, taking pictures for the i.d. badge, getting computer security clearance, attending my first official staff meeting and getting acquainted with teachers' names, I have been quite busy. This is a good busy. Oh, I didn't mention working steadily on my two graduate courses. That's been a given every day!
August 20th begins a preparation for our incoming students called Mental Toughness. The pre-phase of this program helps students gear up for coming back to school and making academics a major focus for the school year.
Mental toughness is what we (teacher and students) both need.
The sessions help the potential student prepare for the challenge of finishing the year with success.
For today's youth and young adults, a teacher has to be able
to what I call "reach and teach."
To classmates of ED 517 and ED 620:
Thank you for your compliments, tips, replies and posts to my professional blogspot.
Feel free to contact me at S_ADPeagler@clarion.edu. : )
Have a great day and best wishes for next semester!

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