I do take time at the start of the class to let everyone share thoughts or problems. Which leads to productive talk amongst them. Sometime, I step back and observe and try to keep the train running down the track.

I do constant check in's along the way and on my white board in my room is a sentence that states "Know before you go"

The CTE program I run. Safety is talked about daily from shop cleanliness to proper storage and using 5 s principles. Proper use and care of tools and equipment and health and safety procedures.

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Positive reinforcement always has worked for me. We are all entitled to have a bad day, That is no excuse for not showing any effort at all. My approach is this, If I'm not leading by example who is?

My mentor for my first year was a great support and reassurance for me. We have grown a strong relationship, Not only as colleagues, but as friend's as well being half way through my third year. We constantly brain storm ideas back and forth for the betterment of the students.

Becoming a teacher and a role model and keeping things professional and keeping my private life separate. Setting boundaries is as important as teaching content.

I too have found CTE a great path for students to learn hands on real life scenarios.Being a Vocational Technical student myself from years long past served me well.