This Edutopia Article explains a poll that was recently conducted on Facebook to help identify how adults characterized the 6 best traits of teachers they still remember long after exiting the classroom. Of course, traits like patience and passion popped up, but surprisingly so did toughness. This article explores these traits and reminds us how we will be remembered. I especially appreciated the emphasis on "Safety (as) part of the education starter kit", and a reminder that "learning can be slow and messy." Towards the end of the article they say that of the 700 respondents, 145 went on to pursue careers in education. Friday, May 12, 2017
6 Traits of Life-Changing Teachers
This Edutopia Article explains a poll that was recently conducted on Facebook to help identify how adults characterized the 6 best traits of teachers they still remember long after exiting the classroom. Of course, traits like patience and passion popped up, but surprisingly so did toughness. This article explores these traits and reminds us how we will be remembered. I especially appreciated the emphasis on "Safety (as) part of the education starter kit", and a reminder that "learning can be slow and messy." Towards the end of the article they say that of the 700 respondents, 145 went on to pursue careers in education. 
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