On her accidental career.. 2018 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, Cara Pekarcik
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Channel: Google for Education · 2018 · Education
2018 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Cara Pekarcik describes going to school to become a marine biologist, not a teacher, and how she navigated the early days of her unexpected career—feeling humbled, learning as she went along, using her intuition, and reaching out to colleagues for help and support. The ‘Lessons from Teachers of the Year’ series is a partnership between Google for Education and CCSSO that aims to elevate the teaching profession and capture the thinking of some of the United States’ best educators. See the full playlist at goo.gl/grYg2p Google for Education: We believe that every student and every educator, in every classroom, deserves the tools and skills that set them up for success in building the future they want for themselves. So we’re committed to supporting students, partnering with educators, building products and making impactful investments that help expand access to education through technology. Whether you’re interested in Chromebooks, computer science, or Google Classroom, subscribe to our YouTube channel for product updates, program news, and more.
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