Personal Philosophy

We must equip our young people to be productive in the workplace and in society.  I believe that students need a balance of discipline, good humor, and belief in themselves.  I believe in a curriculum anchored in structure with innovative, integrated studies.  We, as teachers, must possess the ability to recognize evidence of successful processes, to pinpoint less than stellar results, to energize ourselves and others to tackle challenges, and to respect and promote the goals of our educational arena.

 I believe it is every teacher’s mission to advance his or her student’s learning.  That learning can take place academically, physically, socially, or emotionally.  It is also important for the teacher to take risks, try new techniques, explore new research, and not “rest on the laurels” of past successes.  Teachers need to be aware of the issues surrounding education, respond realistically with factual support, and be committed to encouraging all students and to promoting our school’s positive standards of excellence within the community.

My purpose in the teaching profession is to see each student as a gift, to teach life lessons through each unique quality, to uncover hidden talents, and to give back to them the gifts of acceptance and encouragement.

In a teaching environment, I consider an endeavor successful if students are grounded in the basics, exposed to larger opportunities to showcase their talents, confident in searching out solutions for their future, and hopeful in making their dreams a reality.