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 Renato, Being friendly with students is okay, the problem comes whenever you become their friend. Patricia

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Mary Jane, Silent students really feel a lot more comfortable in small groups. Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, Real life experiences are very exciting to share with students, but as mentioned keep the names out of it whenever it pertains to medical. Students want to and need to hear about personal stories that are applicable to the lesson. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Thomas, I live by the moto in my classroom,"Strictly Business". Patricia

Patricia Scales

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Involving silent students in class

Hi Tarsha, I have certainly found that silent students enjoy being a big fish in a small pond. They feel more comfortable in a small group environment. They will shine in a group that is not big. Patricia