Mr. Trey King came in today to talk about his life as a teacher in a high school setting, and he even shared some of his lesson plans with the class! He had a calm and rather soft-spoken demeanor that contained humor, which I found to be an interesting combination, but I found that as I listened to him, that I was engaged in what he was saying, as I did not want to miss any insight he was giving. Through this, I realized the importance of teacher presence, which he demonstrated as he spoke about his classroom and the types of lessons he teaches his high school students. His personality as a teacher really stood out to me through this, and I appreciated the fact that he can command so much attention, yet not have to do so in a way that comes off as intimidating or emphatic. I've come to realize that there are different ways to command attention, and that one way is not necessarily the best way. It all depends on how you conduct yourself and how you connect with your students. All this I learned from Mr. King, and it was quite an eye-opener.
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