UF Visiting Educator Stresses the “Unteachables” as a Teacher
University of Findlay alumna, Janelle Morris ’07 MAE ’10, was on campus as the College of Education’s visiting educator. Morris spoke with students about teaching as a profession, and about the “unteachable” skills teachers must have. The Visiting Educator Series is a semi-annual event that exposes Education students to real-world life experiences by guest speakers in a variety of teaching fields.
Morris is a third-grade teacher at Hardin Northern Local Schools, but she has also taught first, second, and third grades at Findlay City Schools. Throughout her career, she said that although she felt prepared by professors to be a teacher, there were various aspects of the job for which she wasn’t prepared. “The professors here do an amazing job and I attribute my career to them, but they cannot prepare you for real-world things,” Morris said. “I wanted to talk with students about dealing with administrations, colleagues, and yearly shuffles in teaching assignments.”
Morris described teaching as one of the most rewarding career paths but said understanding and flexibility are extremely important. “From politics to dealing with a seven-year-old, to dealing with your personal life being on social media – things are always changing,” she said. “The pendulum will swing and eventually it will come back to your comfort level. Then, it will take you out of your comfort level. You have to be flexible in your thinking and in your teaching and remember that at some point there will be some type of normal. Don’t stay stuck in your ways.”
When asked about University of Findlay students serving as student teachers, Morris said they are leaps and bounds ahead of others. “The professionalism UF teaches their students, the family that they create here, the investment they make in their students is second to none,” she said. “Professors are willing to change with the times and make sure students are prepared and understand that education is always changing.”
To learn more about University of Findlay and the College of Education, visit the College of Education webpage. More information about the Visiting Educator Series, including a list of previous visiting educators, is available online at findlay.edu/education/visiting-educator-series.
Post Views: 168
Latest Newsroom
- ‘Funday Sunday’ Offers Arctic Adventures at Mazza Museum Dec. 8Area residents of all ages are invited December 8 to join in hands-on fun and exploration at the next “Funday Sunday” program at University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum. The program, which is free and open to the public, features a […] The post ‘Funday Sunday’ Offers Arctic Adventures at Mazza Museum Dec. 8 appeared first on Findlay Newsroom.
- Two Named to UF Board of TrusteesThe University of Findlay’s Board of Trustees welcomes two new members this fall: telecommunications industry executive Kim Stumpp M’96 and Blanchard Valley Health System technology leader Gulshan Mehta. “The University of Findlay is blessed to welcome these two insightful, experienced, […] The post Two Named to UF Board of Trustees appeared first on Findlay Newsroom.
- Toledo Zoo CEO Jeff Sailer to Speak at ‘Fridays at Findlay’ Dec. 13The University of Findlay’s “Fridays at Findlay” executive lecture series walks on the wild side December 13 with a presentation by Jeff Sailer, president/CEO of the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium. His presentation, “Leadership in Challenging Times: Continuing to Make the […] The post Toledo Zoo CEO Jeff Sailer to Speak at ‘Fridays at Findlay’ Dec. 13 appeared first on Findlay Newsroom.
- UF’s Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 will support ‘the full Findlay experience’In this season of generosity, University of Findlay alumni, friends, parents, faculty, and staff are invited to make a difference through Giving Tuesday on December 3. The annual event takes place in conjunction with the globally recognized #GivingTuesday. Held the Tuesday […] The post UF’s Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 will support ‘the full Findlay experience’ appeared first on Findlay Newsroom.
- UF Alumnus named to the 20 Under 40 Toledo ListUniversity of Findlay celebrates alumnus Kaleb Jai Harrison Brown for being named to the 20 Under 40 Toledo list, recognizing his outstanding leadership, dedication to health equity, and community impact. Brown, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from […] The post UF Alumnus named to the 20 Under 40 Toledo List appeared first on Findlay Newsroom.
- New Computational Science Group formed at University of FindlayUniversity of Findlay is enhancing its computational capabilities in the College of Sciences, thanks in large part to a Super RAPIDS grant tied to Ohio’s 5G broadband initiative. To bolster its capacity for computational work, the university has invested in […] The post New Computational Science Group formed at University of Findlay appeared first on Findlay Newsroom.
