Sean McComb -- 2014 National Teacher of the Year
Sean McComb, an English teacher at Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts  in Baltimore County, was named 2014 National Teacher of the Year. In addition to teaching, McComb supports his Patapsco colleagues through coaching and training as the school's Staff Development Teacher. He also served as a curriculum writer for the school system and an adjunct instructor in Education and Writing at Towson University.
 
In this episode you will learn: 
	Sean's journey into teaching
	Patapsco's A.V.I.D. program
	The emotional toll of being a teacher
	A lesson that failed for Sean
	How to ignite passion in the classroom
	How to ask the right essential questions
	When to hold back and let students control the class
	Why intellectual curiosity is important
	What you can do to build better connections with your students
	Why the Teaching Channel is a great resource
	a tip to improve student writing
	What he is most proud of as a teacher
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#60 2014 National Teacher of the Year — Sean McComb

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