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Welcome to the "Things That work: Classroom Connections" companion blog.  I am assuming that you have seen the information about this blog on my youtube channel.  SO here is some additional information about the bald guy with a beard that you have been watching on  


Things That Work

 I started working with teenagers and their families when I was 19.  That's right, I was still a teenager myself.  I turned 50 this year.  You can do the math and see that I have had a little exposure to the craziness that comes with those developmental years we call adolescence.  On top of that my wife and I have two young men of our own who are forging lives on their "own".  I started my transition into teaching public school ten years ago.  I started as a substitute teacher (guest teacher).  As with many things in my life my timing was not the best.  The economy of my area was such that the district I was serving as a guest teacher was in the midst of a hiring freeze.  I was part of an awesome ACP. (TexasTeachers.org) and was hirable early.  I was not hired early.  I spent almost 5 years as a guest teacher for the district I wanted to work for. 

 Six years ago I was picked up by my district and am in the most fulfilling job I have ever had.  It was well worth the wait, stress, pain and emotional heart ache.  I have since been named as "Spotlight Teacher of the Year" for my campus and not Teacher of the year for the third largest district in Texas.  It has been an awesome journey.  This summer I decided to start a Youtube channel focusing on information I wish I had known when I started my new career.

 I work with this thought at the core of all I am doing...

 "I want to provide teachers with the tools and courage they need to empower their students and ensure both, teacher and student academic, life and personal success."

 So here we go!!!

 I enjoy learning with you, teaching with you and together we can take over the world!

 Chris

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