Effort Well-Made: Building Positive Parent-Teacher Relationships Part Two

“Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” - Sarah Barker

 

Welcome back to part two of Jenny’s heartfelt conversation with Sarah Barker, former educator and current administrator. In the first part of Jenny’s conversation, Sarah shared invaluable insights on the common misconceptions and essential elements of building positive parent-teacher relationships. In this second part, Sarah and Jenny continue the conversation, diving deeper into practical strategies and real-life examples that teachers can implement to foster long-lasting, positive relationships with parents.

 

Highlighted Topics:

• Maintaining connections over time
• The significance of flexibility in teaching and relationships
• Balancing discipline with engagement and celebration
• The impact of positive communication with parents and students
• Sarah's personal journey and her transition from teacher to administrator
• Building a supportive atmosphere through everyday interactions

 

Sarah emphasizes the importance of not only communicating successes but also approaching challenges with humility and open-mindedness. The discussion also covers how modern communication tools can help in maintaining good relationships, and recognizing when flexibility and adaptability are needed to achieve the best outcomes.

 

Every day in the classroom is YOUR day to impact and inspire through God's power and grace working in you. 

 

Go do what God has called you to do!

About Our Guest

Sarah has ministered at Raleigh Christian Academy in Raleigh, NC, for twenty-one years. She attended RCA from kindergarten until graduation in the year 2000. She was a full-time classroom teacher for eighteen years in the areas of kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, and music.  She then moved into administration and has been the elementary principal for three years.  Sarah also serves as an adjunct professor in the education department of a local Christian college.  It is her heartbeat to encourage teachers to have a passion for excellence in all that they do!

 

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