We asked some of your Curriculum and Instruction professors what five items new teachers need the most in their desk drawer. Here are some of their responses:Dr. Brad Burenheide (Secondary Social Studies) – Gum, notecards, a great pen, a flash drive, and a picture of your spouse or significant other to look at when times are rough.
Dr. Sherri Martinie (Secondary Math) – Crackers for hungry kids.
Dr. Tom Vontz (Elementary Social Studies) –
- Coffee cup
- Kleenex
- Laptop
- Grading folder
- Parent contact info
Dr. Vicki Sherbert (Secondary English/Language Arts, Speech/Theatre, Journalism) –
- Band-aids
- An extra flash drive
- Colorful pens
- Encouraging notes you’ve received from students and parents
- Tic Tacs
Dr. Phillip Payne (Music Education) – White-out, calculator, pencils, pens, audio recorder.