"I ask, 'What do you do to make students successful? '" "I am interested in a teaching candidate that addresses the whole child, " says Imbo. "If the candidate answers the question with a strictly curricular answer, I disqualify him/her. " Paul D'Astoli agrees. D'Astoli—principal at Thomas Carr College (for secondary years 7-8, equivalent to a U. S. middle school) in Tarneit, Victoria, Australia—says: "What I look for when employing staff is the ability to inspire students with the importance of the learning. " "I also look for enthusiasm and for a person who will work as part of a team, " adds D'Astoli. Gary Cardwell agrees. Flexibility is a very important skill, another of those skills that helps to enhance the learning environment, he says. And a good sense of humor can't hurt! "Experience in the related field and humor are essential, " says John J. Stone, principal at the K-5 Rindge (New Hampshire) Memorial School. "I really feel that an educator needs to have a keen sense of humor in order to keep students and colleagues learning and motivated.
Community care teams A community care team (CCT) is a group of health care professionals from many fields who work together to care for people with multiple chronic diseases. CCTs help you manage your conditions and connect you to the resources and support you need. We have several CCTs that support multiple primary care practices. If your doctor recommends a CCT for you, you will get a phone number so you can call a member of your CCT whenever you have questions or concerns about your health. CCTs help you: Effectively manage your health Prevent unnecessary hospital stays Avoid trips to the emergency room (ER) Identify helpful community resources Assist with some of the social barriers to attaining care, such as transportation, or the cost of prescriptions Family practice connects you with specialty care Illness or injury is a fact of life. When it happens, our providers give you and members of your family fast access to quality care, so you can quickly feel better.