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Mrs. Risa McCann

Mrs. Risa McCann. Lead Hospitality Teacher Humble ISD. Why teaching?. “ The thought of being a teacher has always been in my heart and head. It became stronger when I was in high school. I was greatly influenced by 2 wonderful women educators: Mrs. Sarah Spence and Mrs. Carley.”.

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Mrs. Risa McCann

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  1. Mrs. Risa McCann Lead Hospitality Teacher Humble ISD

  2. Why teaching? “The thought of being a teacher has always been in my heart and head. It became stronger when I was in high school. I was greatly influenced by 2 wonderful women educators: Mrs. Sarah Spence and Mrs. Carley.”

  3. My Education In order to be a teacher I earned a degree in Vocational Home Economics Education, Bachelor of Science Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 1982 I wanted to continue to learn so I earned a Bachelor of Arts, Master’s Degree, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA 1984

  4. Awards Lifetime Member Texas P.T.A. 2004-5005 Creekwood Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2004-2005 Humble I.S.D. Teacher of the Year, 2004 – 2005 Atascocita High School Teacher of the Year, 2008-2009

  5. Career History 1st teaching job 1982 St. Thomas Moore Catholic High School, Lafayette, LA Biology 12 years of teaching Mother’s Day Out & Preschool Taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Wednesday Youth Group Cub Scout Den and Pack Leader 12 years Started in HISD 1998 at CMS, 8 years; taught at AHS 7 years; 1st year at KHS

  6. So what do I do each day? 7AM arrive at Houston Airport Marriott Hotel 7:50–10AM I supervise students work in the hotel Travel to K.H.S. 5th period 1st semester–taught Child Development 2nd semester-teach Principles of Education 6th period 1st semester – taught Restaurant Mgmt. 2nd semester – teach Hotel Mgmt.

  7. What do I really do? Research my topics; lesson planning; evaluate lessons making notes of changes for next year; grade assignments and tests; record grades; answer emails from parents, students, coworkers and supervisors; collaborate with other teachers to improve my teaching skills and lessons; finally, I TEACH STUDENTS!

  8. A teacher must be…. A teacher needs the “heart of a teacher” or a true passion for teaching. A teacher must be firm but forgiving, strong but flexible; commanding but also a good listener; A teacher must be organized, efficient and “on top” of her content material

  9. Negatives of teaching It is hard work (but if it is your passion- you love it!) I HATE calling parents for something a student has done or neglected to do! I HATE getting in trouble with the Administration for something I have done or neglected to do!

  10. Weight of my load • Teaching is a heavy responsibility from August through the first of June. • The load is lighter during June and July!

  11. Would I do anything else ? NO!!! NEVER!!!! I LOVE TEACHING!!!

  12. ADVICE • Get into the classroom as much as possible before your student teaching experience to make absolutely certain that you are committed to the profession. • Read books about being a teacher – Harry Wong – The First Day of School! • If you get married, marry someone that will understand the demands of teaching (a teacher’s kid or another teacher!)

  13. Demands • Work Hours (5) – 12 hours a day Monday – Thursday, Friday night off at 3 PM. No school work on Saturday! Sunday if needed I will work after Worship and Lunch • Travel Involved (2) - I attend at least one teacher conference each summer for 3 days, plus continuing education during the year (local)

  14. Demands cont. • Average stress level (1 – 5) - this depends upon the campus, the administration, the students, my family life, my health, ….. • Teamwork needed (4) My team members are my husband, my sons, Ms. Wilkins, & Mrs. K.

  15. Demands cont. • Self-Motivation (5) You must be driven to do this, you will not be successful hiding behind your desk, teaching from a chair or worksheets! You must let your passion show!

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