Randall Toenges

Recently I sat in on a conference call with other instructors regarding a new class within a new curriculum. During the call many issues were raised and I recognized I work with a talented group of individuals. It was nice to be a part of the planning and roll out process. I took on a greater appreciation for the work that had been done and what I can do to help the organization in teaching the class. A little inclusion goes a long way!

I recently started to look at my roll as an instructor more from a customer service perspective. I find I am much more attentive to the needs and wants of my students. I also find I think of myself more as a representative of my school and feel I have a duty to adhere closely to the goals of the organization. This new perspective has enlightened me to teach, communicate, and behave in ways I took for granted before.

I often find myself repeating learning objectives in class and wonder if I am over saturating the lesson. I was pleased to see I am on the right track in the latest section of the class. I teach culinary arts and though there are many facets to accomplishing a particular skill, I want to instill the core fundamentals associated with the lesson or skill at hand.