I want my students to be better people on the last day of school than the first time they walked through my door.  I want my students to be honest with themselves and others, always look to be better than they once were, and value opportunities to grow and show kindness. I will do this by helping my students set personal goals, self-reflect, and learn from mistakes. Mistakes will be seen as learning opportunities in my classroom. 

I believe instruction should be driven with a C.A.R. in mind; Community, Accountability, and Relevance. I will design lessons that all students will be comfortable doing because we have formed a community of learners. My lessons will require students to be accountable for their learning and development – they will self-direct their learning, ask questions when they have any, and will reevaluate their efforts if their academic goals are not being met. Finally, my lessons will be relevant to my students so to peak their interest and link to future use as they grow.