Jeffrey Parrish

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Review your plans

I always review my lesson plans before the start of a class and make any changes then.

Jeffrey Parrish

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Standards change

In my field new products and standards(codes)are being developed every day. It is very important to keep current with these changes so my lesson plans change with almost every class.

Jeffrey Parrish

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Details count

I always include page numbers, props used, additional material, and any other resource used in my procedure section of the lesson plan.

Jeffrey Parrish

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Extra material

I always have extra material ready to use if needed. It always relates to the current topic and is from interesting outside sources.

Jeffrey Parrish

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Pets help with stress.

Even though having pets can cause stress, I find playing with my dogs, taking them for a walk, or even talking to them about my problems helps me deal with stress.

Jeffrey Parrish

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Stress is manageable

I worked as a firefighter for 22 years and had to deal with stress everyday. I discovered what works for me to relieve stress, however what works for one person may not work for everyone. Stress relief is a ongoing process that needs to be worked out and adapted to each stressor as needed.

Jeffrey Parrish

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Organization of materials.

I teach a intensive hands on class and have many "props". All of these are organized by type on a table for easy access.

Jeffrey Parrish

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Write it down.

I find that writing down a list is better and saves more time than trying to remember what needs to be done.