Washington State Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling tells what it was like having the President of China visit his classroom.  In addition, Nate also talks about how he encourages his former students who are attending college by “road tripping” every fall to their campus to offer encouragement.

Twitter: Nate Bowling

Personal Website: Nate Bowling

Video: China’s Presidnet Xi visits Lincoln High School

Video: Bill Gates chatting with Nate about great teaching

Website: Teachers United

Website: The Educolor Movement

Website: Milkin Award

Internet Resource: Twitter

Recommended Book:

Re-Thinking Globalization: Teaching for Justice in an Unjust World.  Edited by Bill Bigelow

First Days of School by Harry Wong

Quote:

“I must work hard, we must work harder”  Animal Farm

“Nobody pities you.” Teacher Colleague

FINAL PERIOD BEFORE THE FINAL BELL

Morning Person or Night Owl: Morning

Mac or PC: Linux

Favorite Childhood Book: Moby Dick

First Paying Job: Working at UPS

Favorite TV Show:  Meet the Press

Last Music Download or song playing in your car: Relationship of Command by At the Drive In

One Famous Person That You Would Invite for Dinner: Richard Nixon

What would you do during an unexpected snow day?  Grade Papers

Next Item on Bucket List: Visit Australia