Feb 13, 2023
Bryon Carpenter is an online and blended learning teacher in Abbotsford BC Canada. Bryon just entered his 15th year of teaching. Being your former research scientist, Bryon teaches chemistry and math online, and digital literacy and media design with students in his building two days a week. Bryon served as a helping teacher for technology in his district which really enhanced his game in leadership and digital tools. Bryon is the host of the FreshAirAtFive podcast. He is a husband and the proud dad of 3. Bryon has been an elder in his church community for a number of years and department head leader in his school. He’s creative and a problem solver. Bryon has been a leader since his high school youth group days. Bryon is a man of hobbies. He is a fly fisherman, outdoor enthusiast, enjoys food, and traveling locally. In case you couldn’t guess, Bryon is rarely bored.
Key Takeaways:
Be sure to share your journey with others.
We need to have a desire to be excellent at the outset. We need to strive for excellence instead of perfectionism.
Reflection needs to occur as close to the original event as possible for it to be as meaningful as possible.
The only way to improve is to know yourself.
Empathy is working to understand people where they are and helping them improve instead of sympathy, which is feeling sorry for them.
Remember to offer people grace.
We need to pay attention to and utilize the various levels of compliance.
Stay in Touch:
Twitter: @bryoncar and @freshairatfive
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