Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 15:27:24 Mountain Daylight Time

Subject: TEST | Teacher Resources and Share Your Story Giveaway

Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 2:10:07 PM Mountain Daylight Time
From: WGU Alumni RelaHons
To: Bobbi Kobbe

Celebrating You!
Weathering the Pandemic:
Gallup Finds WGU Alumni
Doing Well Professionally,
Financially
New research suggests our student-
centered, outcomes-focused approach leads
to thriving careers for WGU graduates. See
the full Gallup report on WGU alumni here.

See Report

Earning a Degree as a
Homeless, Single Mother

Despite every obstacle that was set in front

of her, from abusive relationships to
homelessness, Crystal Allenton was able to
earn a degree at WGU and mentor special
education students through the arts. Read
her courageous story here.
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her courageous story here.

Read Her Story

Share Your Story Giveaway!

We know graduating isn’t always easy. Everyone has a story to tell and we want to hear yours! Fill
out the Share Your Story form by 9 p.m. MDT on June 17, and we will randomly choose five
submissions to receive WGU swag.

Fill out Submission

Industry News
Twitch Streaming Used for
Teaching
With the pandemic causing school to go
online, many educators have struggled
getting used to the virtual classroom. Now
that we are a little over a year in, some
teachers are finding fun ways to keep their
students engaged. Read more about Eddie
Cheung and how he used Twitch to teach.

Read More

10 Ways to Avoid Teacher

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10 Ways to Avoid Teacher
Burnout
Teaching is possibly one of the most
challenging jobs out there. Some days could
go by with flying colors, while others can be
extremely tough. How do you avoid the
burnout over the years? Check out this
infographic to find out!

Click Here

A Message from Career & Professional

Development

Understanding and Managing Emotions to Elevate your

Next Interview

Looking for ways to elevate your next interview? Understanding and managing emotions through
emotional intelligence techniques, such as cultivating gratitude, is a key element to success as a
professional educator. Many employers are now seeking evidence of emotional intelligence
demonstrated in a professional context during interviews. One simple way to demonstrate your
emotional intelligence—more specifically, your ability to manage stress and emotions—is by sharing
gratitude. Consider keeping a daily gratitude journal or keeping a log to compile examples to
incorporate into your next interview. So, what are you grateful for today?

If you would like to further discuss ways to increase your emotional intelligence or incorporate
examples into your professional interviews, please feel free to contact Career & Professional
Development to schedule an appointment.

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 Stay Involved

Denver Scavenger Hunt

Night Owls of Denver, join WGU for an out-of-the-house adventure to celebrate Juneteenth!
We’re hosting a scavenger hunt to celebrate the holiday—and everyone is invited to participate!

Juneteenth marks the date of June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas, were freed by the
Union Army. This holiday therefore commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and
celebrates emancipation. WGU recognizes Juneteenth as an official university holiday and invites
the community to join us to celebrate Black history in Denver.

On your scavenger hunt, your team of family and friends will visit historic neighborhoods, discover
Black-owned businesses, and compete in challenges to earn points.

Learn more and register here.

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 Donate Your Used
Webcam
Do you still have the webcam you used as a
student just lying around the house? Help a
new student that desperately needs it by
donating your used webcam to WGU’s
Online Access Scholarship program.

Learn More

Learning Resources
Be the Best Teacher You
Can Be with These Free
Tools
Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Continue your
educational journey and gain new skills with
free premium access to Teaching Channel,
SimpleK12, Hey Teach!, and the WGU
Alumni Library. Get started at
wgu.edu/teachergradresources

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