Professionalism
The commitment to developing and/or becoming future educators who are highly proficient in the craft of teaching, who demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and ethical behavior, who model the importance of life-long learning, and whose decisions, actions and priorities are grounded in integrity and focused on doing what is best for the students whom they teach.
| Publications From TPA Faculty | Workshops | Professional Organizations | Faculty and Staff Recognitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESL Summer Institute | NSTA | TPA Faculty and Staff Recognition 0809 | |
| ELL Representation in Teacher Education Textbooks: A Null Curriculum? by Dr. Sandy Watson, Dr. Ted Miller, Jennifer Driver, Dr. Valerie Rutledge, and Dr. Deborah McAllister | STEA | ||
| Core Knowledge: A content foundation for civil virtue? by Dr.Lucien Ellington and Dr. Valerie Rutledge | Kappa Delta Pi | ||
| ESL | |||
The successful beginning teacher:
-
ENGAGES in professional growth opportunities, collaborates with others to facilitate student success and efficiently performs professional responsibilities.
-
WRITES and SPEAKS clearly and correctly and uses effective communication techniques in professional interactions.
