005 - Trust and Relationships

Deborah or Deb Caruso the 6-12 Mathematics Curriculum Chair for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. Her responsibilities include teaching, evaluation and review/upkeep of the curriculum used at the middle/high school levels. However, the aspect of her position that she enjoys most and finds the most rewarding is coaching/mentoring teachers. Deb holds a BS in Mathematics from Bridgewater State, an M.Ed in Secondary Mathematics Education from Cambridge College and a CAGS in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Mathematics from New England College.

Key Takeaways:

1. Be authentic
3. Take the time to get to know people
5. New teachers need to be led
7. If you see someone doing something good tell them
9. Put feeling into evaluations
11. Use the coloring book page theory
13. Connect to people's individuality
15. Protect teachers time by assigning value
17. Self care begins with setting clear boundaries

To get in touch with Deb:

Email:  [email protected]

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