Can You Sub Again? Making A Difference As A Substitute Teacher

Not all paths to becoming an educator are a straight line. In this episode, we enjoy an interview with Christopher McClung, CTE Curriculum Developer, whose own journey is surprising, inspiring, and helps him to positively impact students.

Students crave quality community. Our interactions with students are important as they often look to their teachers as role models and for guidance. It's important for all educators to exercise great judgment in order to care for and protect all students at all time.

Holidays can be a very stressful time for students. You can make a tremendously positive impact in helping to alleviate some of that anxiety by staying empathetic to who it is you are subbing for. Be a difference maker over these holiday months through five simple practices.

What is your overall approach when entering a school's office and administration building? Do you generally have positive interactions with office staff? If you have a negative experience, do you let it affect your day? Learn two ways to remain professional and build a reputation that you are positively good for students.

“Beginning with the end in mind” is a healthy practice for quality educators. Learn how you can use it as an effective and Difference-Making Sub regardless of the school site or grade assignment.

"Can you sub again?" is a question that can be asked in two important and opposite contexts. You may be a substitute who discouragingly asks yourself: "Can I do this again?" Or, you may be a sub who is positively requested by staff and students who cheerfully ask: "Can you sub for us again?" Learn some key concepts to go from asking yourself, to being asked.

"Can you sub again?" is a question that can be asked in two important and opposite contexts. You may be a substitute who discouragingly asks yourself: "Can I do this again?" Or, you may be a sub who is positively requested by staff and students who cheerfully ask: "Can you sub for us again?" Learn some key concepts to go from asking yourself, to being asked.

Many substitute teachers view themselves or are viewed by others as being "Just A Sub." Learn how this misnomer is not only unhealthy and untrue, it's conquerable.

You introduce yourself to people you meet all the time. Discover why taking the time to introduce yourself to the classrooms you sub for matters to students, and matters for your impact and effectiveness. Learn 5 important elements an effective classroom introduction should include, and have confidence in your own skin doing so.