What’s the most important thing you have learned in your career about teaching students?
Answer: The importance of building relationships. The relationships I have created between my students and I make me a more effective educator. The relationship signals to my students that I care about them as a person, more than I care about their homework, assessments or grades. This foundation helps us, both teacher and students, build a classroom community focused on respect and learning. If my students forget everything I teach but remember that I care about them, that’s a win in my book.
How do you motivate yourself every day?