TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

The focus of my teaching will always be centered around the fact that every student is unique.  Every moment in their lives that have led them up to this very second has shaped and influenced them in a plethora of ways and as such I must always be prepared to teach them in as many ways.  It is my goal to be a reflective educator who always remembers that if a student can, they will.  It is my responsibility to help students understand, respect, and appreciate diversity and it is the role of the school, the teacher, and the student to be as welcoming as possible.  I believe it is my responsibility as a teacher to provide students with:

• An optimal learning environment that promotes critical thinking and respect.

• The knowledge they will need to be successful in whatever path they choose.

• Every opportunity for personal growth and well-being.

• A love for learning via a growth mindset.

• The ability to be creative and innovative collaboratively.

• The skills they will need to be able to communicate effectively.

• The importance of being a strong and empathetic global citizen.

• The knowledge that they are capable of learning whatever they set their mind to.