Philosophy of Education

The purpose of public schooling is to educate and prepare students to be responsible and contributing members of society. What is often disputed, however, is how that purpose is to be achieved. My educational philosophy is simple. When one gains a healthy rapport with their students, they become more willing and motivated to learn. It’s vital for teachers to establish a positive relationship with each student. All students, regardless of SES, learning disability, or ethnicity, must feel comfortable and safe with their teacher, among their peers, and in their classroom setting in order for meaningful learning to take place. 

To establish a healthy student-teacher relationship means to be in sync with what’s expected of both the teacher and the student and with what’s mutually reciprocated in terms of
values, beliefs, behavior, and knowledge.

A proven teacher not only demonstrates pedagogical skill and content knowledge, but also instills an element of mutual trust, confidence, and a spirit of teamwork in their classroom. Students develop a greater desire to perform, practice, and improve, not just to please their teacher or classmates, but more importantly, to please themselves. Developing an intrinsically motivated student is key to student’s prolonged achievement and lifelong success.

 When a student believes in themselves, they can learn anything. Students who are cared about, cared for, supported, understood,  believed, and validated are those that ultimately learn at higher levels and become the contributors, innovators, inventors, developers,
and leaders of society.