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On how she prepares for the first day of a quarter

On how she prepares for the first day of a quarter

“Especially on the first day, I take time to remind myself of peak moments in the classroom and the things that I love about teaching. It gets me into a generous frame of mind. I become really excited to be in the classroom, and students can see that right away.”
Deborah Gruenfeld
Deborah GruenfeldJoseph McDonald Professor and Professor of Organizational Behavior

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Early Spring ‘24
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