Professional Development Plan
"Professional is not a label you give yourself. It is a description you hope others will apply to you."
- David Maister
- David Maister
Effective teachers continue to grow and learn throughout their career. The following is how I plan to continue to grow as a person and a professional.
Informal Endeavors:
Informal Endeavors:
- I plan to utilize district, academic, and personal resources to support me. I find that establishing the habit of getting involved with the community and asking questions within the establishment I work with renders side effects of professional growth.
- I typically read about 24 books a year. More than half of those are within the realm of child development, education, leadership and/or art. Engaging in growth for the sake of learning without earning a formal certificate compounds the effects of personal and professional development. I am a strong believer in this philosophy, personally and also know that research agrees.
- Attend art shows and visit art museums to increase my knowledge of Art History and its ever changing progression.
- Goal 1: New York State K-12 Art Certification: My masters degree is complete in secondary education in June of 2021. I plan on finishing the commentary of my edTPA and submitting it in June. I also need to fulfill some primary education courses to extend my degree into the K-6 age group. I am hopeful to enroll in those requirements this summer.
