My Teaching Philosophy
The students in my class are my first priority. At all times I will respect and value them, and expect them to do the same towards other staff members and myself. I am dedicated to creating a classroom community where students feel comfortable, safe and able to express themselves. I aim to challenge my students and encourage them to put forth their best effort. I want all students to respect the values of others, even if they are different from their own. Our individual differences should be what make our time together interesting, not controversial.
I value integrity, responsibility and hard work. I will come to school each morning striving to be the best teacher that I can be and expect my students to strive to do their best. At all times, I will do my best to create an effective learning environment for my students.
I believe in an equal and fair education for all students. I will hold all students accountable for their work and continue to "raise the bar" in order to challenge them. I believe in academic fairness and freedom. I value an open discussion policy. My students should feel free to discuss new ideas and/or problems with me.
I encourage communication between staff members, the administration and parents. With the students' best interest as our primary goal, we can succeed together!