What do our interviews tell us about being an impactful teacher?
I interviewed both my kindergarten teacher and my 5th grade teacher.
Their interviews show impactful teachers because…
- Their passion for the job shines through in every element
- Their student-centered mindset prioritizes nurturing young identities, talents, life skills and thirst for discovery
- They understand each child’s strengths and challenges is key
- They are reflective
- They see children’s capabilities far beyond what students envision for themselves
- They know students thrive on inspiration
- They meet youth where they are developmentally with wisdom and care while still seeing them as the leaders and societal contributors they’ll become.
Overall, it’s clear these interviews depict attentive, responsive educators who make connective, individualized impacts – empowering students to self-actualize while preparing them to better the collective future.
