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Embracing mistakes isn’t just for students; we must adopt a growth mindset (ourselves!) in order to model mathematical mindsets for students. That’s the focus of this conversation between two recovering perfectionists, myself and experienced middle school math teacher, Lisa Westholder. Learn how perfectionism shows up in Lisa’s day to day as an educator and why she’s focused on “perfecting” not being perfect – anymore. Finally, hear changes Lisa’s making to prioritize her wellbeing, while remaining committed to her ultimate goal of positively impacting students.
Summary & Highlights:
In this episode, Chrissy interviews Lisa Westholder, an experienced middle school math teacher. In their conversation, Lisa shares:
how one teacher changed her relationship with math
the ways perfectionism shows up in her day to day work as a teacher
a fascinating research study that sheds light on this topic
the connection between teacher-centered instruction and perfectionism
two experiences that were the catalyst for change
boundaries she’s put in place to prevent burnout
how administrators and team members have supported her to prioritize wellness
time-saving tips she’s learned over the years
an instructional routine she’s excited to try in her classroom to cultivate mathematical mindsets