CHA-CHING

I was out of school today to attend a conference on behavioral and classroom management. This conference proved me wrong about so many things. I thought it was one of those boring and long ones. Admittedly it was long, but surprisingly, it was not boring. Mr. Mark made it very interesting and relevant when he made use of personal experiences as a husband, father, teacher and administrator when he was elucidating and making a point.  At the end of the day, these are some of the take away words; Cha-Ching, making appointment, deposit, withdrawal, safe environment, plan, relationships and procedures, procedures, procedures.

I was wrong also about the notion that if you missed or messed up your classroom management at the beginning of the school, you will mess the whole school year. Most participants agree on the notion that you can always re-teach every time you feel and observed that classroom management is falling apart.

I also enjoyed the company of some teachers from other ISD. I thought I will not interact well or not sit with me. It turned out I was quite blessed to have three ladies from Alief ISD sharing their experiences with me.  There was one generous lady whom I thought to be a teacher but in fact was unassuming principal who give me some other tips as to how to be effectively draw participation from the class and not just focus on some students who are not participating.

Well, the conference was not only for teachers or applicable for teachers, but I think I can use some of the strategies and concept to build relationship with my wife. I should know her level of love  so as I can make an appropriate deposit to our/her emotional account.

YLIZE: Today she said the word THANK YOU. It was such an amazing word to hear.

We pray for those who are afflicted with AIDS both those who were directly affected and their families.

Cha-Ching!