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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Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Sonny, It is always better to have too much than to not have enough. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Brian, I agree! I have a student who lives in my neighborhood, and I do not befriend her. Boundaries must be established. It is never a good thing to befriend a student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Roberta, I love your perspective! Continue to lead by example and guide your students carefully. We need more educators with your outlook! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Althea, I am a witness to this with over 24 years of tenure! Boundaries are important in an instructor/student relationship. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Tavia, Showing examples provide great clarity! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Tavia, Every opportunity you get to make learning apply to the job setting, take advantage of it. Students get really excited when they know their career is dependent upon knowing the information. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Marlene, You are absolutely correct! It blows my mind the way some instructors come to work...looking a complete mess. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Dyana, I concur! Students do not need another buddy, they need a role model. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ashpreet, No, I do not believe in being students friend. I have seen where this type of relationship has caused instructors their job. I have seen this more than a couple of times in my 24-year tenure. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Andre, Boundaries must be established with the student/instructor relationship. Patricia Scales

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