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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
Author: Mike Rutherford, Ed.D.; Publisher: Rutherford Learning Group, Inc., Weddington, NC; Copyright © 2013, All rights reserved.
Cover and interior book design by Larry W. Van Hoose; Illustrations by Laurette Clark Wolfe
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Coming up on Wednesday! Thanks to Kettering Schools and MCESC for hosting this event. I’m excited- hope to see you there.
I’m excited spend a day on all things Artisan Teacher at Kettering Fairmont HS (OH) on 6/4/25. Come join us and bring a team! Registration info below.
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Many thanks to MOASSP, MAESP, and MLDS for sponsoring this conference! I hope to see you in Columbia! Looking forward to it!
The New Principals Conference, June 17-18, 2025, is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP), the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP), and the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS). https://www.moassp.com/events/#!event/2025/6/17/2025-new-principals-apos-conference
I’ve done many of the principal conferences across the nation and this was absolutely one of my favorite!! @DrJ_Anderson & the team there are incredible!! MO Principals - don’t miss out!! @MoAESP #WeLeadMo
🚨New School Leaders!
The New Principals Conference is your launchpad!
🗓️ 6/17-18 | CoMo
✅ First steps for success
✅ Systems, culture & learning
✅ Keynotes: Mike Rutherford & Todd Whitaker
✅ Support from state leaders & your association
🔗 https://maesp.com/New-Principals-Conference
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It’s the time of year when our most talented and skillful educators decide where they’ll work for the 2025-26 school year. Meaningful work attracts top talent. Here's a quick read on Six Characteristics of Meaningful Work.
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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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