Michael Dunlea became a teacher for the same reason most did, he wanted to make a difference. He decided to become a teacher via the alternate route after working in restaurant/hotel management for over 20 years. He was a finalist for the NJ State Teacher of the Year, which set him on a path of teacher leadership that included becoming a Teacher Fellow with America Achieves in 2012 and Hope Street Group in 2014.

In this episode you will learn:

How he created a grassroots, teacher-led storm crew in response to Hurricane Sandy.

Why he was a finalist for the New Jersey Teacher of the Year and was a Hope Street Group Fellow
What was impactful about his 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Finn
How his wife, a social worker, showed him what it means to be dedicated to the betterment of children.
What choice every teacher must make 
The number of hours he put in over contract in a school year
What policy makers fail to realize about students
Why every teacher should read Rick Lavoie's When The Chips Are Down: Learning Disabilities and Discipline (Strategies For Improving Children's Behavior)
How you can be a part of your school's community
Why Twitter helps teachers
How to use student surveys effectively to understand what's happening in your classroom

Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelJDunlea

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