My Philosophy

 

I believe a quality teacher must have personal goals and carefully articulated convictions in which to guide him or her.  The following are my guiding principles.  They include influence from my professional programs, my colleagues, my family and my own personal exploration.  

 

  I believe in fostering true relationships with my students and colleagues

 

  I work to know and defend the disenfranchised and the ill-equipped

 

  I am a liaison and facilitator rather than a dispenser of knowledge  

 

  I am not afraid to takes risks in order to benefit my students or my own learning

 

  I work to build communication and critical analysis skills in the classroom

 

  I involve myself in the school community and help the school involve itself in community 

 

  I let sustainability drive my decisions and usage of resources

 

  I seek out and utilize research-based Best Practices in the pursuit of excellence

 

I believe that education is a practice just as we consider medicine a practice.  As with students, the quality teacher must always be reflective, and always seeking out new tools and strategies to benefit the learner.