I believe that each student deserves a full year of growth whether they are high or low achieving students, and as a teacher I will create a supportive atmosphere where students can grow in multiple aspects. It is my belief that education goes beyond content knowledge; education should be forming students cognitively, emotionally, and socially in order to create well rounded individuals. As a teacher, I will work to incorporate all three of these important developmental criteria in order to educate the whole student by building positive student-teacher relationships, providing engaging and educational content, and by encouraging students to find courage within themselves. My classroom will be a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where all students are taught respect for themselves and others. I will model good social skills and promote values such as citizenship, responsibility, and courtesy towards others. I want all students to leave my classroom feeling cherished and supported, knowing that if they take ownership and pride in their work, they can achieve great academic successes. I wish to instill a passion for learning and growth as an individual into my students. Finally, I hope to continue my education and grow as an educator as I gain knowledge from colleagues, students, the community, and the environment around me so that as a class we all are evolving into the best form of ourselves.