Significant Career Lesson From a Teacher at a Public High School
Vanessa, a public high school teacher, learned that believing "what people say about themselves" is crucial; those who profess passion for student learning consistently prove to be "passionate partners," highlighting the importance of self-awareness and authenticity in a demanding career.
Education, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Authenticity, Passion
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Vanessa Bobbitt
Teacher
Public High School
St. Mary’s College of California
Eastern Kentucky University, Educational Leadership
Psychology
Education
Education
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Believe in what people say about themselves, particularly regarding their passion for student learning.
2. Be your authentic self; it's a challenging profession to be anything but genuine.
3. Know yourself well and trust your self-assessment.
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Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that's proven significant in your career?
In my career, I've learned quite a few lessons. The most significant one that comes to mind is to believe what people say about themselves.
I've found that people who say they are very passionate about student learning show up as passionate partners. This is a hard profession to be anything but your most authentic self in.
Knowing yourself really well and believing what you say about yourself are also really important.
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