Amazing Grace & Philosophy

Philosophy of Education

My philosophy is to hold students to high academic, personal, & spiritual standards. I will continuously raise the bar in the classroom and create an atmosphere of safety and confidence where they are encouraged to be there for each other as positive role models and character builders.

I hope to create a climate of care and kindness where everyone is able to express their thoughts without fear of failure or rejection by constantly finding and reminding them of their spiritual gifts.

I want to take each day as an opportunity for new beginnings and fresh starts. If the previous day wasn't great, I want my students to know that every morning is a chance to try again.

I want to be able to lead in a way the shows parents I am confident in my position as a leader but also someone who will listen to their needs and concerns. I will treat each individual as just that - individual.

As the curriculum is a guide, I will use my creative teaching to assist in each of their learning abilities. I desire to motivate students to create goals for themselves by helping each other to reach their goals as responsible citizens of the classroom, community, and church.

I will continuously be checking to see how they are doing and how they feel about their progress in school by asking direct questions and giving out surveys and reports about their accomplishments in class.

As for the Amazing Grace theme for the year, when I can see they are struggling whether academically, emotionally, or physically, I promise to do my best to show mercy. If lending my ear or giving more time will help, so be it. It may go as far as to throw out an assignment that has caused frustration and angst. Whatever and whenever, I will pray that my students can learn from their teachers and each other that school is not a place to be perfect. It is a place to try, try again, and keep trying. We will show our students our vulnerable side so the walls can come down and we can work together collaborating our ideas and dreams.

Christ taught us to be merciful so we call ourselves the Mercy Seekers.

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