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New Century, New Teacher
ACE/LEAP/FEAConference
April 1, 2009
Presented by Heather Sparks, NBCT2009 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
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Quick QuizWhich kid is cuter? Kid A Kid B
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So Why Teach?1. Teaching keeps you young.2. Teaching is entertaining.3. Teaching is a profession.4. Teaching enables you to make a
difference.5. Teaching is always evolving and
improving.
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Teaching keeps you young.How old is this teacher?
56 years young! 83 years young!
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Teaching is entertaining.
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Teaching is a profession.
Teaching make all other professions possible!
The most respected profession behind nurses and pharmacists!
Numerous professional organizations to join!
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
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Teaching enables you to make a difference.
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Teaching is always evolving and improving.
Pod-casting
voiceThread
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It means… New century…new teacher!
We look forward to welcoming you into the profession!