Ashley Cooley

Personal Philosophy of Teaching

My philosophy as a teacher is to be a positive role model for students. It is natural for students to be more interested in the subject matter when the teacher seems charged with excitement about what is being taught. I think it should be easy for the student to see that the teacher enjoys the material. Education should be a pleasurable process for the student and the teacher. That type of atmosphere helps keep everyone’s level of interest up and increases retention because people tend to recall things they are interested in.

Teachers fall in love with the kids in their class every year and think of each student as their own child (if only for a short time). Teachers give so much of their time, heart, and self to their students and their community. The happiest people are those who do things for others.

Teachers are very lucky, we know that! We work very hard and are rewarded in ways that are indescribable and endless. There isn't a job more important than being a teacher! As parents, we are all teachers! It is a labor of love and a fabulous job to have! The thousands of hugs, smiles, and thank yous we receive every year are priceless.