SUBSCRIBE FOR ONLY $16.99!

Building Blocks That Matter: Forming Positive Relationships with Students and Families

Advertisement

Originally published in TEACH Magazine, July/August 2023 Issue

By Eric Gaestel

“Tries hard, but finds the subject difficult.” A statement that was often printed on my report card as a kid.

I came to school fully ready to learn, but still I struggled to keep up with my peers academically. Even though I was so young, my mind was consumed by thoughts of my perceived lack of ability to succeed and this deeply affected my self-esteem. Once a young person becomes convinced that they will never be successful, no amount of academic remediation will help.

What did help was having teachers who took the time to get to know me and understand where I was coming from, and who chose to be a positive influence on my school experience. Teachers like Mr. Prail, my 8th grade social studies teacher, not only inspired me as a student, but also influenced my decision to become a middle school teacher. In fact, what he did is exactly what I strive to do now: form positive relationships with my students.

Subscribe to Keep Reading

🔑 You’re one step away from unlocking premium content.
Subscribe now for just $15.99/year and get full access!
If you’re already subscribed, please .
Avatar photo

Eric Gaestel is a teacher at McClintock Middle School in Charlotte, NC. He provides mentorship to new and beginning teachers through McClintock’s teacher support program, offering them guidance and support as they navigate their first years as educators.

Education News

Planting the Seeds: 10 Tips to Inspire a Love of Reading in K–2

Teaching young children to read is one of the most powerful gifts we can give them. However, sparking a love of reading is what keeps that gift growing for a lifetime.

Cradles to Crayons® to Provide 250,000 Free Backpacks with School Supplies

C2C’s “Ready for Learning” initiative prepares children from head to toe, including clothing and backpacks in the Massachusetts, Chicagoland, and Philadelphia Tri-State regions.

Supporting New Pathways Into the Classroom

Flexible online certification programs are helping aspiring educators teach, lead, and make a difference.

PPC Members Inspire the Next Generation Through 2025 TICCIT Program

This year, the Paperboard Packaging Council reached over 7,500 students and planted more than 8,000 saplings across North America.

Join Our Newsletter

Get 10% off a subscription, monthly giveaways, and the latest updates—straight to your inbox!

Eric Gaestel
Eric Gaestel
Eric Gaestel is a teacher at McClintock Middle School in Charlotte, NC. He provides mentorship to new and beginning teachers through McClintock’s teacher support program, offering them guidance and support as they navigate their first years as educators.

Advertisement

Read More

The First Six Weeks: Laying the Foundation for a Successful Middle School Year

The first six weeks of a new school year are essential. In middle school classrooms, those weeks are not just a warm-up. Rather, they are the foundation on which the entire school year is built.

Planting the Seeds: 10 Tips to Inspire a Love of Reading in K–2

Teaching young children to read is one of the most powerful gifts we can give them. However, sparking a love of reading is what keeps that gift growing for a lifetime.

Breathe, Focus, and Learn: 3 Simple Exercises That Prepare Students for Academic Success

When practiced regularly, breathing techniques can become powerful self-regulation tools that serve students throughout their academic lives and beyond.

Cradles to Crayons® to Provide 250,000 Free Backpacks with School Supplies

C2C’s “Ready for Learning” initiative prepares children from head to toe, including clothing and backpacks in the Massachusetts, Chicagoland, and Philadelphia Tri-State regions.

Supporting New Pathways Into the Classroom

Flexible online certification programs are helping aspiring educators teach, lead, and make a difference.

Stories from the Stage: How Drama Education Shapes Global Citizens

Drama is far more than a performance-based art. It is a dynamic educational tool that improves students’ capacity to understand perspectives far removed from their own.
dell vostro 5470 ram slot | casino tuyển dụng | giá xe lead 2021 | casino software developers | vệ sinh buồng đốt xe máy | giochi gratis slot | top rbk | dragon fortune slot machine | caribic casino | venetian casino las vegas | 7 feathers casino and resort | spider slot | baccarat casino online | truyen tranh sex mau | casino in tokyo japan | dead target | fifa mobile nexon hàn quốc | gold rush casino game | du doan xsmb t2 | wwin | windguru phan rang | casino việt nam | white wing manteau slot | centurion slot game | casino holiday packages | online casino providers | free casino slots | how to play the penny slots | vipbet | miếng dán khe cửa đa năng sealboy slot | bong24h | golden nugget casino | new slots 2017 | các bài hát karaoke | online casino mobile bonus | slot la gì trong free fire | lịch thi đấu u23 châu a 2024 | macao dự đoán | atas casino wiki | grand lake casino | top online casino that accepts neosurf | thư viện hmu | game slot uy tin | tai zalo ve dt | immortal guild slot | msi gl62m 7rdx ssd slot | slot trong liên quân là gì | double bubble casino | slot game slotgame.ai | carte casino mastercard | soi keo ngay mai | load letter paper in manual feed slot | nằm mơ thấy mình đưa tiền cho người khác | Vua ớt | macao dự đoán | ddr2 dimm slots | chơi đánh đàn | 200 welcome bonus slots | nguyệt đạo dị giới manga | royal cash slot | lucky 888 casino | singapore casino | gopher gold slot | 188net | one piece zing me |