I’m incredibly proud to say that I’m a teacher. I’m lucky to teach photography, graphic design and journalism – subjects that many other publication advisers do as well. “Oh, the fun stuff!” is usually the response whenever I tell someone this. I do teach the fun stuff, but that doesn’t mean that advising student publications is…
When approaching the new school year, the Walsworth Training Resources page is a great way to kickstart your planning. Whether you are a brand new or veteran adviser, the content for marketing, curriculum and professional development keeps you organized and efficient in your preparation. You can find everything from back-to-school checklists, social media graphics, webinars,…
Who doesn’t love a good folder hack? Utilizing a folder system for your staff to keep important documents will provide you and your team with a one-stop-shop for all things yearbook. Here are some essentials you need to consider for your staff folders. Folder Types Folders with pockets are ideal for this system since you…
Before the school year starts, considering school supplies is a must. Planning for activities, events and other miscellaneous needs for your staff is a great place to begin when stepping back into your classroom. Here is a list of some supplies to consider ordering before the first day. Anchor Charts: Having visual representations of classroom…
During your much-needed summer vacation you may get an urgent email from your new school’s front office staff. You have dozens of yearbook boxes stacked in the front lobby and you need to take care of them ASAP. Where do you begin? For the new adviser with a summer/fall delivery, this is one of the…
One bad habit that just drives me nuts is misplacing things. I even put my keys on a big, pink, stretchy bracelet only to get in the habit of taking it off everywhere – in the darkroom, by a computer, at the overhead projector…. Many staff members seem to have similar habits requiring them regularly to hunt for notebooks and pens.
Give a well-organized, enthusiastic, go-getter type the responsibility of advising the yearbook and she still may be reduced to a sniveling, jumbled-mumbling zombie by the second deadline (it is impossible to remember first deadlines – too hideous). What is it about yearbook deadlines that makes them so elusive many schools admit missing some, most or even all of them during the year?
‘Tis the season to be giving and getting, which makes it a perfect time to share a yearbook staff “Wish List” with parents and school officials. Any yearbook staff would be happy to find these under its holiday tree.
Sometime before the first grading period is over (alas, sometimes by the end of the first week) the realization may come that you made a serious error in allowing someone on staff. Of course, in schools where counselors provide the line-up, you have no choice. However, many yearbook sponsors select their staffs, and still live to regret it.
Yearbooks last nearly forever; contain vast information; preserve important memories of classes, teachers, friends, and activities; and are fun to read and own. You must charge as high a price as your market will bear.
