Summary: <br> Whenever you think about your best teachers, I’m sure you think about the ones who make learning engaging, meaningful and memorable. <br> <br> <br> <br> Photo by Mervyn Chan – Creative Commons No known copyright restrictions https://unsplash.com/@mervynckw?utm_source=haikudeck&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit<br> <br> <br> <br> I often call these “magic teachers” because it seems they can hold the attention of any group of students. But when you unpack what makes an effective teacher, you discover a mix of procedures, expectations, relationships, creativity and levels of learning.<br> <br> <br> <br> These master teachers understand that consistent practices can be taught and implemented for stronger student learning. John Wink is a veteran teacher and school leader and the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Excellence-Every-Classroom/dp/1947604791/ref=pd_sbs_14_2/139-8929255-0131059?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1947604791&pd_rd_r=3885d6be-bca7-449c-999b-0c55ddcebe69&pd_rd_w=5MWNz&pd_rd_wg=wcOtn&pf_rd_p=52b7592c-2dc9-4ac6-84d4-4bda6360045e&pf_rd_r=5JRT9J6DNABFXPK4Y3C5&psc=1&refRID=5JRT9J6DNABFXPK4Y3C5">A Teacher’s Guide to Excellence in Every Classroom: Creating Support Systems for Student Success (Creating support systems to increase academic achievement and maximize student success) </a>(Nov 15, 2019 Solution Tree Press).<br> <br> <br> <br> In this week’s episode, John and I discuss ways that teachers and leaders can optimize student learning with strong processes, meaningful engagement, and understanding mastery in learning.<br> <br> <br> <br> John Wink Bio<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> John Wink currently serves as the superintendent of Carthage ISD in Carthage, Texas. Prior to that, John served as the director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the Tatum Independent School District in Tatum, Texas, and principal at Gilmer Elementary School (2011–2014). With over 20 years experience in education, John has served as a choir teacher at Longview High School, principal at the Gilmer Elementary School, Hallsville Middle School, and Hallsville High School, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Tatum ISD in Tatum, Texas, and superintendent of Blue Ridge ISD in Blue Ridge, Texas.<br> <br> <br> <br> You can also check out his first book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Guide-Excellence-Every-Classroom/dp/1942496923/ref=asc_df_1942496923/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312407247347&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8962568451555757631&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026441&hvtargid=pla-569989227026&psc=1">A Leader’s Guide to Excellence in Every Classroom: Creating Support Systems for Teacher Success – explore what it means to be a self-actualized education … and how to inspire leadership in others</a> (Oct 31, 2016). This week we discuss his newest book for teachers…<br> <br> <br> <br> Questions & Answers with John Wink:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Excellence-Every-Classroom/dp/1947604791/ref=pd_sbs_14_2/139-8929255-0131059?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1947604791&pd_rd_r=3885d6be-bca7-449c-999b-0c55ddcebe69&pd_rd_w=5MWNz&pd_rd_wg=wcOtn&pf_rd_p=52b7592c-2dc9-4ac6-84d4-4bda6360045e&pf_rd_r=5JRT9J6DNABFXPK4Y3C5&psc=1&refRID=5JRT9J6DNABFXPK4Y3C5">In his new book</a>, John cover several topics, including classroom management, relationships, student engagement, and rigor/mastery. In a lot of the professional development I’m attending, it is refreshing to see educators embracing the importance of positive relationships on culture and learning environments.
