mrs. risa mccann
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Mrs. Risa McCann. Lead Hospitality Teacher Humble ISD. Why teaching?. “ The thought of being a teacher has always been in my heart and head. It became stronger when I was in high school. I was greatly influenced by 2 wonderful women educators: Mrs. Sarah Spence and Mrs. Carley.”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Mrs. Risa McCann
Lead Hospitality Teacher Humble ISD
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Why teaching?“The thought of being a teacher has always
been in my heart and head. It became stronger when I was in high school. I was greatly influenced by 2 wonderful women educators: Mrs. Sarah Spence and Mrs. Carley.”
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My EducationIn order to be a teacher I earned a degree in
Vocational Home Economics Education,Bachelor of Science Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA 1982I wanted to continue to learn so I earned aBachelor of Arts, Master’s Degree, University of
Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA 1984
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AwardsLifetime Member Texas P.T.A. 2004-5005Creekwood Middle School Teacher of the Year,
2004-2005Humble I.S.D. Teacher of the Year, 2004 – 2005Atascocita High School Teacher of the Year,
2008-2009
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Career History1st teaching job 1982 St. Thomas Moore Catholic
High School, Lafayette, LA Biology12 years of teaching Mother’s Day Out &
PreschoolTaught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,
Wednesday Youth GroupCub Scout Den and Pack Leader 12 yearsStarted in HISD 1998 at CMS, 8 years; taught at
AHS 7 years; 1st year at KHS
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So what do I do each day?
7AM arrive at Houston Airport Marriott Hotel7:50–10AM I supervise students work in the hotel Travel to K.H.S.5th period 1st semester–taught Child Development 2nd semester-teach Principles of Education6th period 1st semester – taught Restaurant Mgmt.
2nd semester – teach Hotel Mgmt.
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What do I really do? Research my topics; lesson planning; evaluate
lessons making notes of changes for next year; grade assignments and tests; record grades; answer emails from parents, students, coworkers and supervisors; collaborate with other teachers to improve my teaching skills and lessons;
finally, I TEACH STUDENTS!
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A teacher must be….
A teacher needs the “heart of a teacher” or a true passion for teaching. A teacher must be firm but forgiving, strong but flexible; commanding but also a good listener;
A teacher must be organized, efficient and “on top” of her content material
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Negatives of teaching
It is hard work (but if it is your passion- you love it!)
I HATE calling parents for something a student has done or neglected to do!
I HATE getting in trouble with the Administration for something I have done or neglected to do!
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Weight of my load• Teaching is a heavy responsibility from August
through the first of June.
• The load is lighter during June and July!
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Would I do anything else ?
NO!!! NEVER!!!! I LOVE TEACHING!!!
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ADVICE• Get into the classroom as much as possible
before your student teaching experience to make absolutely certain that you are committed to the profession.
• Read books about being a teacher – Harry Wong – The First Day of School!
• If you get married, marry someone that will understand the demands of teaching (a teacher’s kid or another teacher!)
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Demands• Work Hours (5) – 12 hours a day Monday –
Thursday, Friday night off at 3 PM. No school work on Saturday! Sunday if needed I will work after Worship and Lunch
• Travel Involved (2) - I attend at least one teacher conference each summer for 3 days, plus continuing education during the year (local)
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Demands cont.• Average stress level (1 – 5) - this depends
upon the campus, the administration, the students, my family life, my health, …..
• Teamwork needed (4) My team members are my husband, my sons, Ms. Wilkins, & Mrs. K.
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Demands cont.• Self-Motivation (5) You must be driven to do
this, you will not be successful hiding behind your desk, teaching from a chair or worksheets! You must let your passion show!