Mastery For All with Mr. James O'Neal
Mastery for all, empowered by equity for all, through the belief of expectations for all. This is the charge that James has in making sure that everyone involved in the schooling; students, teachers, parents, administration, will reach their level of mastery. James shares his expertise as a keynote speaker, national board certified math teacher, and a 14 year veteran in the space of education. James will have you crying, laughing, thinking, and most of all engaging those in your circle to reach mastery. His heart for all stakeholders in charge of empowering all youth is evident in his commitment and language. James knows the struggle that millions of students face as they strive for greatness in the education system. He has found success in loving students and pulling out the brilliance they already possess. To see videos and request booking please visit www.mrjamesoneal.com or email us at info@mrjamesoneal.com. FB/IG: @mr.jamesonealLI/TW: @mrjamesoneal
Mastery For All with Mr. James O'Neal
From Failing Lessons to Award-Winning Lessons - S2 Ep2
I remember the time when I had a lesson that was a total disaster, even though I had hoped to impress some important folks from the State. Needless to say, it didn't go as planned, and I felt like I let everyone down, including my principal, who reminded me that my job was at stake. I was really down on myself because I knew I could do better.
But instead of giving up, I picked myself up and decided to plan a lesson that was engaging, collaborative, and centered on deep understanding of mathematical concepts. That lesson turned out to be a huge success, earning me National Boards and even making me a finalist for The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
I want to encourage you that even when things seem to be going wrong, you can always bounce back. Don't let a setback define you. Instead, choose to learn from it and move forward. I like to call those moments "unanticipated results" because they can actually lead to greater success if you're willing to keep trying. So get back up and keep going!
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