Gina Wyckoff and Carol Maples

Recorded April 30, 2022 Archived April 30, 2022 38:44 minutes
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Description

Friends Gina Wyckoff (60) and Carol Maples (64) share the highlights of their careers as educators, how they would like their students to remember them, and the advice they have for those entering the profession.

Subject Log / Time Code

CM and GW discuss their respective paths to becoming teachers.
CM shares her enthusiasm for working with middle school students.
CM and GW discuss the structure of the education system and the importance of teachers supporting fellow teachers.
CM and GW discuss CM's legacy.
CM talks about Giving Voice and the way interactive theatre can create dialogue around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
GW speaks about her life-long dream of teaching and expresses her hope that students will remember her as their avid supporter.
CM expresses her hope that students will remember how she made them feel that they were enough.
CM advises new teachers to not take things personally and to build community.
GW encourages new teachers to prioritize building a healthy classroom community and learning from other teachers.

Participants

  • Gina Wyckoff
  • Carol Maples

Recording Locations

The Library Center