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The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching

The Artisan Teacher provides an in-depth examination of 23 themes of teacher artisanship. It is intended for K – 12 teachers and those responsible for developing and supporting teachers.

$19.50

ISBN 978-0-9914724-0-6; 179 pages, paperback

Cover and interior book design by Larry W. Van Hoose; Illustrations by Laurette Clark Wolfe

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15 Oct

Many thanks to Principal Spencer Allen and the outstanding faculty at Helias Catholic HS in Jefferson City, MO for the opportunity to share Artisan Teacher Themes on Monday. Great team!

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Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·

15 Oct

Great to spend the day with Lee’s Summit (Missouri) R-7 Schools today! Thanks Supt. Dr. David Buck for your kind invitation to share Artisan Teacher ideas with this group of teacher leaders!

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Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·

22 Sep

Fun and rewarding to work with teacher leaders in Gwinnett, GA this past Thursday on Communication, Influence, and Persuasion. Great group!

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20 Sep

Not gonna lie… 30 Second Feedback is a sharp tool for supporting/developing teachers. Thanks @Lkennedy37!

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Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·

20 Sep

The Artisan Teacher Experience is now live and online! Check out this deep virtual dive into the 23 Artisan Teacher themes. Visit https://www.rutherfordlg.com to enroll!

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Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·

17 Sep

Many thanks to Kettering Fairmont HS (Ohio) for hosting today’s Feedback & Coaching Lab sessions! Kettering is keen on attracting and retaining teaching talent!

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Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·

17 Sep

Fun and rewarding to work with student leaders in Gwinnett County, GA! Monday’s work: Change Agentry and Culture Shaping. A great group!

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Meghan Lawson @meghan_lawson ·

10 Sep

Grateful that @RLGMike allowed me to include this incredible strategy in #legacyoflearning!
His work has greatly influenced some of the weekly moves I’m most proud of!

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Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·

4 Sep

I enjoyed sharing some Artisan Teacher ideas yesterday with teachers and admins in Kearney, MO. Great team! Thank you for the opportunity to be a small part!

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Schools are closed and teachers are quickly adapting to online teaching and learning. Whether in face to face classroom settings or in online settings, skillful teaching remains the “prime mover” of student success. Check here for the latest in a new series of Artisan Teacher Notes: Artisan Teacher Tips for Online Learning. Together, we’ll take a look at which of the 23 Artisan Teacher Themes hold particular promise for enhancing online learning.

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