Becoming a 'Together Teacher': Organizational Tips for Educators
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, 7–8 p.m. ETClick here for more information about this chat.
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Becoming a 'Together Teacher': Organizational Tips for Educators
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, 7–8 p.m. ET
Having strong organizational abilities can be a key to thriving (and surviving) as a teacher. Unfortunately, education schools don't typically teach such skills, and many teachers quickly find themselves buried under an avalanche of ungraded assignments, past-due paperwork, and crumpled-up to-do lists. In this chat, Maia Heyck-Merlin, author of the recently published The Together Teacher: Plan Ahead, Get Organized and Save Time!, offered advice on getting this school year off to a better, more orderly start. She took questions on building a solid organizational system to help you better manage both your classroom and your life. Some of the topics that were addressed included planning and scheduling, creating classroom routines, managing paperwork and email, building work-life balance, and reducing stress.
Maia Heyck-Merlin, a former 5th grade teacher, is the author of The Together Teacher: Plan Ahead, Get Organized and Save Time! She is also the founder of Brass Tracks, an education consulting practice that specializes in helping educators create stronger organizational systems.
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