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How to Grow An Entrepreneurial Educator

Of The College of Education, West Chester University of PA Patricia Beneš , Executive Director. How to Grow An Entrepreneurial Educator. Entrepreneur. Embraces the Future -“Bring It On” Opportunity Oriented Change Agent Innovator Flexible Takes Calculated Risks.

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How to Grow An Entrepreneurial Educator

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  1. Of The College of Education, West Chester University of PA Patricia Beneš, Executive Director How to Grow An Entrepreneurial Educator

  2. Entrepreneur • Embraces the Future -“Bring It On” • Opportunity Oriented • Change Agent • Innovator • Flexible • Takes Calculated Risks

  3. What Is An Entrepreneurial Educator? • Resourceful • Passionate and Courageous in Teaching and Learning • Risk Taker- Learns from Failure • Uses Technology Networks and Systems • Practices and Promotes 21st Century Skills

  4. What Is An Entrepreneurial Educator? (Continued) • Sees Self as Change Agent and Leader • Always Thinks Ahead – Future Oriented • Collaborates • Understands School Culture and Requirements • Goes Above and Beyond

  5. Educator 500 Video Clips “A Garden To Grow”, Dawn Lawless, Coatesville School District

  6. Educator 500 Video Clips “West Philadelphia Electric Vehicle Project” Simon Hauger, School District of Philadelphia

  7. Educator 500 Video Clips “One School-One Community” Stan Levine, New Castle County Vo Tech School District

  8. Educator 500 Video Clips “Green Street Works”, Michele Amalfitano, Claymont Elementary School

  9. Entrepreneurial Educators –How to Grow Them • Seeds Projects and “Big Ideas” • Sunshine Recognition- Educator 500 • Water PD – Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education • Mulch Seed Grants, Skills Development • Propagate Community & Opportunities & GROW

  10. Entrepreneurial Educator-How to Become One • Believe in Yourself • Seek Like Minds & Mentors • Build a Network • Look Beyond School for Resources • Take Risks to Learn More

  11. The Institute for Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship-Background • “Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate and Connect to the World Beyond the Classroom.” • Begun in 2002 under a grant from the US Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education. • Learning community of over 400 Educators from over 40 School Districts in PA and other States • Brings business& industry and real world experience and knowledge to teachers who incorporate it in lessons and activities.

  12. College of Education West Chester University of PA Our Mission “The Institute for Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship (3E Institute) identifies, supports and mentors entrepreneurial educators who collaborate with colleagues, parents, business and the community to meet the needs of all students .”

  13. How Does 3E Institute Help Grow Entrepreneurial Educators? • Identifies and Recognizes - Educator 500 • Build Knowledge and Experience Base- Grad. Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education • Maintains Learning Community • 21st Century Skills Support • Project Seed Grants and Stipends • Leadership Development – 3E Ambassadors

  14. Contact Us • The Institute for Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship 703 South High Street West Chester University of PA West Chester, PA 19383 • Patricia Beneš, Executive Director, pbenes@wcupa.edu • Lynne Gilpert, Adm. Assistant,lgilpert@wcupa.edu • 610-738-0583 www.3einstitute.org

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