The Power of a Caring Educator | Lisa Mims | TEDxWilmingtonED

At times, an educator may be the only good thing that happens in a student’s day. With that in mind, Lisa Mims shares what could happen in classrooms where students know their teacher cares. The benefits could change your classroom!

Lisa Mims is a veteran teacher in the Colonial School District. She has received numerous awards for the innovative methods she uses to engage students in her classroom. She is a member of the RODEL Teacher Council, an advocate for policy changes in education. As a member of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., an education sorority, she is devoted to serving our youth. She volunteers for a number of events, including TedxWilmington. Lisa devotes her time to sharing her knowledge with fellow educators and innovators. Her edublog, “Diary of a Public School Teacher,” touches on issues that affect education, including technology in the classroom. She's a prolific writer, with her words appearing on numerous blogs and publications. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx