● Teaching and learning are not about simply memorizing facts. Learning is a multi-step process where students hear information, see a demonstration, practice it themselves, and then apply what they have learned to daily life.

● Being a teacher does not mean I have learned everything there is to know. I believe respect goes both ways—you cannot ask students for respect without first giving them respect.

● When students have a calm, respectful, and curious environment in which to learn, they feel more comfortable exploring new ideas, developing their skills, and expanding their minds.