Ms. Nichols

Teaching As an Introvert

For information about having an introvert as a teacher, you may want to read the articles below:

• The Four Pillar Truths About Introverted Teachers

• I Need a Minute

Teaching with AD/HD

A Teacher with ADHD?

I love teaching Project Lead the Way classes at Sterling/CTC. The principles behind the curriculum - encouraging students to solve problems, to be independent thinkers, to learn from what works and what does not, to experience success individually and as part of a team, to draw from all available resources, to keep trying until you figure it out - will benefit students throughout their lifetime regardless of how the world changes. PLTW courses help students develop soft skills sought out by employers -

• effective communication - professionally conveying thoughts and ideas in all formats, empathetic listening, negotiation, persuasion, teamwork, respect for others, resolving conflict, giving and receiving constructive criticism, questioning

• critical thinking and problem solving - learning to observe and notice details, abnormalities, patterns; practice logical thinking, incorporate creativity and innovation, research skills, troubleshooting, decision making

• resiliency - success through failure, a "can do" attitude, flexibility, self-motivation, stress management

• a growth mindset - knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, desire to learn, accepting challenges, positivity

• work ethic - dedication, responsibility, quality, following directions, goal-setting, meeting deadlines, dependability

• most important in today's world: adaptability - functioning in times of change and uncertainty.

Thank you for trusting me with your children. I believe they will enjoy the challenge and camaraderie involved in solving ill-structured, real-world problems.