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I am Adair
Stokan, I teach K-8 Art at Hatton-McCredie Elementary school in North Callaway R-1. This is my
first year with North Callaway. This is my 2nd year teaching; last year I taught
in Columbia Public school district (3 schools part-time art
on a cart). I am extremely happy to be at Hatton, love my students, and my
fellow teachers.
I started
at MU last summer. I’m working toward my Masters slowly. I have a 4 year old
and I’m a single mother. I will most likely be taking this summer off from
school, so I can devote more time to her. Sorry to those I don’t get to see in
class this summer.
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I think these traits sum it up
nicely. I feel I have things I still need to work on, but the core of a great
teach is there. 1) Passion for teaching. 1
2) Love of kids. 1
3) Love of their subject. 1
4) Understanding of the role of a school in a child’s life. 1
5) A willingness to change. 2
6) A work ethic that doesn’t quit. 1
7) A willingness to reflect. 2
8) Organization. 3
9) Understanding that being a “great teacher” is a constant struggle to always improve. 2
10) Enough ego to survive the hard days. 2
11) Enough humility to remember it’s not about you. 3
12) A willingness to work collaboratively. 2
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What
surprised you about your educational history?
I am not good at remembering names or faces of
past teachers; those who I do remember where my art teachers. I remember how I
felt when in their class more then what I learned.
What
patterns do you notice emerging?
The words I
used to describe these teachers are all very similar.
