I am both passionate about children and education. I view education as a journey that will look as different to each person as the many faces of my students. While their journey will lead them in numerous directions, I will support my students while their path travels through my classroom. A holistic approach enables me to see my students more clearly. I want to see the whole student grow through the integration of intellectual, creative, and practical skills. My classroom must be a space that fosters kinship and a sense of community where students feel enlightened and safe. Our shared time together will be short in comparison to their total educational exploration, but long enough to learn together, hear their stories, and accept their choices. Ultimately, I believe that students must be nourished, protected, loved, and inspired to reach their ideals.