I believe that all students need to feel safe, loved, and respected in our classroom.  Students need to know that it's okay to make mistakes and that their teacher will always listen to them when they speak.

I believe that all students need a positive learning environment.  Students need to feel confident so that they are not afraid to explore and ask questions.

I believe that all students thrive in an environment in which learning standards and behavior expectations are high.  Students need to understand what the expectations are in our classroom.  Expectations need to be modeled and practiced at the beginning of the school year.

I believe that all children are capable of learning, but at different rates and in different ways.  Not every child learns the same way.

I believe that every child should demonstrate respect for themselves, for others, and for our classroom learning space.  Building a positive community where all students feel like valued members is the key to a successful classroom.

I believe that all students need to recognize and value the importance of learning. Creating lifelong learners in my ulimate goal.