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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Advising Students

Hi David, A lot of our students need to know that they are to be held accountable for their own actions, and for every choice they make good or bad there is a consequence. Patricia Scales

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Hi John, We certainly have to do a fine job to get our students job ready. Our students really need role models to look up to so that they know how to act as a professional. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Wilmer, I concur! Even other students have affect on each other, good or bad. Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Cheryl, I have learned that a lot of our students do not read. They want the instructor to give them what they need. Our students really need to do a better job of holding to their responsibilities. It goes without saying that the instructor must be fully prepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Brian, We as educators must do our due diligence to ensure our students are getting what they are paying for. Most students really and truly want to be challenged! Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Paula, I agree! Opposition definitely comes about in an educational setting. We have to let our students know and show them that we genuinely care about their success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Tiwauna, You are on point! Education is certainly an investment! It is imperative for us as educators to sell our students on returning the next day. As you have stated, our students will be around for a while. Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Lanny, Some students really just need a little bit more time to gather their thoughts so that they can answer correctly. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Cheryl, Great tactics to deter cheating. I also let my students know and see that they are being watched closely. Patricia Scales

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Showing relevancy of course content

Hi Katie, I concur! Students do not need/want busy work! They need/want work that will be meaningful in the workplace. Patricia Scales

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