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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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Lynette, Students can certainly help you develop into an awesome instructor! Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Kathy, For students to see us on a different level we must exemplify the differentiation! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Barbara, It is just fine to be friendly with your students, but you do not want to run the risk of being your students friend. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Donna, You have it! It is way too risky to develop personal relationships with students...your job should me more to your than that relationship. Trying being their role model, it works better than being their friend. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi David, That's right! We are not there to be our students' friend. We are there to educate and lead by example by being professionals, so that we help shape positive lives in the work place and society! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Linda, Never a good thing when favoritism is shown! Treat everyone the same! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Larry, It is way too risky when the instructor begins to do special favors for students. Be fair to all! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Andric, That's right! Sudents have to know who is in control! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Eleana, I concur! Our students need role models in their lives! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ziaul, A professional attitude is expected from instructors at all times, and students are to be dealt with when they do not display professionalism. Patricia Scales

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