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The Joyful Ride to Becoming My Best Teacher Self

The Joyful Ride to Becoming My Best Teacher Self

Gina Charlet
Educator Jrneys, Contributing Author

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Gina at the ISTE conference in Chicago this past June and seeing the result of her JRNEY in action. While my path to teaching was direct, my path out of the classroom has been meandering, to say the least, and I believe that these crooked, twisting roads lead us to our best selves both inside and outside the classroom. Gina’s story is a perfect example of how the process is the point.

Journeys Into—And Beyond—The Classroom Walls

Journeys Into—And Beyond—The Classroom Walls

Jennifer D. Klein
Contributing Author, Educator Jrneys

All educators come to teaching for different reasons. Maybe it's because of an inspirational teacher or to have a lasting impact on the world. Perhaps the choice stems from turning something negative into something positive. The stories I share each week are meant to showcase pieces of these educational journeys. This week, I take you on a full journey from beginning to now. It's a real treat to see each step unfold into the story of someone who I admire very much and the perfect story to share at the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. Here's Jennifer's story...