Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Helena, Distance really matters when it comes to the students and instructor. Boundaries must be established. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Vicki, I concur! There should never be any gray in the student/instructor relationship. The instructor should always up hold their role to very high regards. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi VIRGILIO, I agree! You get back what you give out. Give respect to students, and they will in turn respect you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Nancy, Great response! Students frown upon favoritism. It is simple, treat every student the same, and lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi James, Distance is extremely important in the student/instructor relationship. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Russell, I concur! Students must know that you are the authoritative figure by your actions and nonverbal gestures. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melissa, The line has to be drawn in a student/instructor relationship. It is okay to be friendly, but watch becoming too personal. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Alhagie, I totally agree with you. The instructor/student relationship should be strictly professional in nature. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Brent, I love your perspective. I can tell you take your job seriously! Continue to be a great role model for your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Joseph, This response is nothing but the truth. We should be the professional that we want our students to become. Continue to be a strong leader. Patricia Scales

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