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 Chad, I play this on a case by case basis. I normally advise/discipline students privately unless the student brings it on themselves for me to have to do this type of action in open forum. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Christina, Preparation is a must! Students love a prepared instructor! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Donna, You are on point! It is always best to have too much than to not have enough! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Gregg, It sounds like you are always well prepared for class. Preparation is the key to success! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Adam, I agree! Our students do not need another friend. They need a professional that they can look up to and be shown the way to success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Michael, I love your perspective! We should set boundaries and our students should not be allowed to cross them. Be friendly to your students but do not befriend your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Tania, I concur! We should be the professional that we want our students to become! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Angie, Great tactics to deter cheating! Keep up the good work! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Christopher, Guest speakers are amazing! The can bring a dying student back to life! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Taiya, I love the humor of the silly string. Guest speakers add great flavor to the course. Patricia Scales

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