Name:​ Lillie Michael

Role:​ Connector
Vision
1. “This of course means that as faculty we must examine our own beliefs, be willing to
keep our hearts and minds open to the ideas of others, live our lives with integrity,
and model how great educators take risks, challenge the status quo, and advocate for
the rights of all people.”

Connection​: ​Martin Luther King Jr.

Notes:​ ​Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the rights of people of color. He wanted to bring greater
equality to America. His mentality relates to Butler’s vision for becoming a teacher.

The Strength of Integrity and Responsibility

1. “Through a specific focus on College of Education identified dispositions, key

courses in our programs foster an expectation of high ethical standards for the sake of
the children and communities we serve.”
2. “Candidates make standards of conduct clear to all students and consistently enforce
them in a fair and respectful manner.”

Connection:​ ​2019 college admissions bribery scandal

Source:​ ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_college_admissions_bribery_scandal
Notes:​ Students must learn what it means to have integrity. We want to prevent the scandal
that occurred in 2019 from happening again in the future!!

Technology Proficiencies

1. “Candidates understand and actively engage in the flow and trend of emerging
technology to remain current.”

Connection:​ 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic

Notes:​ It is crucial for teachers to learn how to teach online. Covid-19 is a clear example of
how teachers had to utilize technology in order to educate students. Teachers living through the
pandemic had to quickly learn how to use technology platforms to educate in order to remain
current with the times.