1. Block 2 is the Best (and some other cool stuff I learned)

2. My Belief Statement Words that come to mind… Pretentious Planning Purposeful Petrified I know, I’m such a

3. But instead…. Spontaneity Adaptability Creativity Learning to be prepared enough to rely on my own skills and use the lesson plans as a tool, instead of the crux of the whole operation. And embracing the

4. Gets It Doesn’t Get It ?

5. What does it mean to “get it”? Those moments when what we learn on campus comes to life in the classroom. “It’s real.” You can see it in their faces when they realize that they understand something and suddenly everything makes sense. When they get it, you get it.

6. Why backward design? Goal-oriented Paying attention to the process Mastery for students and teachers along the way.

7. Differentiation Everyone deserves a good education. Diversity is an asset. It’s a great time to be an educator.

8. Oh and goats too.

9. Sean Jon

10. THANKS BLOCK 2! (I get an A for the goats right? )