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Top Gun Maverick: Reluctant Teacher
Melissa breaks down Lt. Pete Mitchell as a teacher in Top Gun Maverick. Pete, known as Maverick, has his students doing and practicing and he limits his lecture time. He scaffolds skills and works on building a team. He also assesses them along the way. This reluctant teacher crushes it.
The Teacher As Actor Part 3: Speaking to a Legend
Melissa, fresh off her Zoom chat with Milton Justice, reflects about the talk they had. Milton is an Emmy and Oscar winning producer, a well respected acting teacher, as well as the author of a book, I Don’t Need an Acting Class, and the host of a podcast with the same name. Episode 71: The Teacher As Actor with Milton Justice will be available on 11/6.
Zooming in on Work/Life Balance
Students benefit from teachers who understand the importance of having a work/life balance. In this post, Melissa shares her journey in trying to work smarter, not harder.