Understanding the culture of the school you want to be employed at is definitely one of the many things you need to consider. Not all schools are the same. They reflect different beliefs, values and attitudes towards their students, teachers and even learning. That's why it is very important you need to understand what your own beliefs are, what your own values are and even your own attitude towards learning. I think this is why most schools ask future employees what their philosophy of education is. It hallmarks your place in the school and employers can see whether or not you fit in the institution. If you apply to a school that is the complete opposite of your beliefs, then rest assured there will be complete dissonance in your environment and create a negative school culture. Instead, you want a positive school culture because a positive culture yields greater results as it can promote effort and productivity, collaboration and commitment to the school (Wagner, 2016). A school culture is definitely one of the things I will look into when applying for employment in the future, but before that I need to understand what my beliefs, values and attitudes towards learning are. But, as I complete my practicum, I definitely understand a lot more about myself than I did in the beginning of the placement. When it comes to the school culture, I hope to be in one that promotes the development of their teachers, supports and values the needs of the students as well as the belief that learning is an ongoing process.