Thursday May 02, 2024
The Best Teachers are Learners: The Critical Need for Ongoing Professional Growth Among Educators (Part Two)
Welcome to Teacher Edition with host, Jenny. In this enlightening episode, Jenny engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Broere, the principal of Fourth Baptist Christian School, focusing on the indispensable role of professional development in the educational landscape.
Here's what you can expect:
- Challenges and Rewards in Education: Insightful exploration of the challenges and rewards inherent in the noble vocation of education.
- Utilizing Summer Recess for Growth: A compelling discussion on leveraging summer break as a prime opportunity for educators to engage in meaningful professional growth.
- Avenues for Continuous Learning: An in-depth examination of diverse avenues for continuous learning, including conferences, institutes, and the vast expanse of online resources.
- Teaching as Professional Development: Embracing the notion of teaching itself as a form of perpetual professional development, fostering a culture of lifelong learning within the educational community.
Curious to learn more? Here are some highlights:
- Personal and Professional Growth: Andrew Broere's inspiring narrative of personal and professional growth, underscored by his unwavering commitment to excellence in education.
- Cultivating Holistic Teaching: Practical strategies for educators to cultivate presence, attentiveness, and spiritual enrichment within the student body, nurturing a holistic approach to teaching.
- Embracing the Educator's Calling: An empowering call to action for educators to embrace their calling with fervor, dedication, and a steadfast reliance on divine guidance.
Tune in today to glean invaluable insights and join our community of dedicated educators committed to shaping the future of generations to come!
About the Guest
Andrew Broere has served in both public and Christian schools and has degrees in math education and educational leadership and administration. He is currently the Head of School at Fourth Baptist Christian School in Plymouth, Minnesota.
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