Jennifer Brown, Vestavia High School science teacher and Alabama Teacher of the year, shared an inspiring and motivating message with the staff of HTHS this morning during their late arrival collaboration time. Ms. Brown encouraged teachers to create a culture where it is cool to be challenged. She said that we must convey the message to both students and colleagues that the learning never ends. Ms. Brown tells her students, "If today isn't hard, I am not doing my job." She said that at Vestavia, they have tried to create a risk taking environment. Because of that risk taking environment, teachers at Vestavia High School requested to lead focused instructional rounds. Her message to teachers is to, "Get out of your rooms. Try something new and invite others to observe and give feedback." Ms. Brown concluded by challenging teachers to make it a habit to inspire and encourage our students and colleagues. She quoted educator Rita Pierson who says we must insist that our students become the best they can be. (To hear Rita Pierson, click here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw
Ms. Brown recommended the Carol Dweck book Mindset.
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