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Apr 28, 2020 · by Christopher Loomis, Dean of the Senior Class and History Teacher, Hackley School. 5:47 am: I am in a twilight haze thinking about lesson planning when the cat wakes me up before my alarm ...
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The first edition of Hackley’s K-12 competencies has been published. Each competency includes 4-6 skills that will enable us to bring Hackley’s Portrait of a Graduate to life and guide future curriculum design.
- Be a good listener. The first thing that comes to mind is that school counselors must be able to listen. To their students, parents, other faculty members…A large portion of a counselor’s time is spent listening and processing the information given to you by others.
- Be able to assess. Part of a counselor’s job is to make accurate assessments of their students to prepare them for life beyond school. If you want to work in a high school setting, this includes being able to accurately assess a student’s successes and shortcomings when it comes to making college choices, where to apply, and helping them narrow down what can be a daunting list of choices.
- Be an excellent communicator. Having excellent communication skills is one of the most important skills a school counselor can have. Being able to communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings verbally is a trait that can never go unsung as a school counselor.
- Appreciate diversity. Students come from a multitude of backgrounds, and being able to accept and embrace diversity is another trait that is crucial of a school counselor.
Feb 19, 2020 · A large body of research suggests that classroom teachers are instrumental in student achievement, but Mulhern's study suggests the value of exploring how a school’s entire professional network — social workers, paraprofessionals, counselors — supports student achievement.
Jan 14, 2022 · At Hackley, many of the individuals that first come to mind are the mentors, colleagues, and friends I met in the Lower School when I arrived as an assistant teacher in 2007.
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Apr 29, 2024 · Wondering what makes a top-notch educator? Check out our survey results to find out the most important qualities of a good teacher today.
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Oct 23, 2018 · With all this in mind, it’s inspiring to think that Hackley School exists because of the commitment and generosity of a visionary woman: our Founder, Frances Hackley.
