Possible interview questions for Dr. Jane Bluestein:
• Why did you write a book about teachers making a difference?
• What was the most gratifying part of doing a project like this?
• Great title. Who’s Mrs. MacGregor?
• I know a lot of people have had some pretty rotten teachers. Did anyone have a hard time thinking of a mentor who made a difference in a positive way?
• You really emphasize the positive experiences people had with teachers and other adults. Why?
• What are some characteristics of a good mentor?
• Can anyone be a mentor? Aren’t parents and grandparents mentors, too?
• What if you need a mentor yourself? What should you look for?
• Were you surprised at how clearly people could recall their experiences with their mentors? What did that teach you?
• Teachers spend a lot of time with kids and don’t often see the impact they are having on them. What do you have to say to them?
• What advice do you have for people who work (and live) with kids, based on what you learned from doing this book?
• I understand that this book is quickly becoming THE gift for mentors and teachers. Does this surprise you?
• Can you give an example of a teacher using the mentoring skill of:
• Unconditional acceptance?
• Encouragement and inspiration?
• Expanding your reality (and your picture of who you are)?
• Maintaining high standards?
• How could this book help a teacher or a parent?
• I suspect you’ve had more than a few terrific mentors. Who are some of your favorites?
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Learn more about this book: Mentors, Masters & Mrs. MacGregor: Stories of Teachers Making a Difference.
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- Meet Dr. Bluestein in a brief introductory video. (Note: This is the same video as on our home page.)
- Classic CV/resume: Basic overview of background, education, and experience
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- See where Dr. Bluestein has worked in the US (local, regional).
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- See where Dr. Bluestein has presented to parents worldwide.
- See Dr. Bluestein’s media resumes, including national broadcast media, local and regional broadcast media, and web chats, internet, and other media.
- Information about Dr. Bluestein’s bio and background.
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- See what Dr. Bluestein can do for you: details on services offered.
- List of Dr. Bluestein’s presentations and interview topics.
- Read what people are saying about Dr. Jane Bluestein
- View Dr. Bluestein’s press kit with links to her Resume, Speaking Resume, and Media Resume
- Our media resources and policies.
- Topics and related questions for media interviews.
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- Check out the milestones and highlights of Dr. Bluestein’s life and career.
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