What This Teacher Believes...

I believe that all children have the capacity to learn.  If a child is not learning, it is our responsibility to change what we are doing so they can achieve success.  

I believe that by creating opportunities for success in a child’s educational, social and emotional lives we can reduce anxiety and increase productivity. Anxiety is a powerful factor that inhibits learning, progress and success. 

I believe all teachers have a mind-boggling responsibility to balance high expectations in a supportive, non-threatening environment.

I believe teachers need to feel supported in order to teach effectively.

I believe the classroom, schools, administrators, teachers, and parents should be bright, infectious and spilling with positive approaches aimed at what is best for students. 

I believe that when we make decisions based on what is best for students, we are so much better equipped at making the right choices.

I believe that fair doesn’t always mean equal and to be truly “fair” we actually can’t treat all children the same. 

I believe we need to establish what works for each individual child and how they learn best to determine the most appropriate course of action in order to achieve such success.

I believe, when implemented effectively, including children with disabilities in the mainstream will enhance learning outcomes beyond measure for ALL students.

I believe that when people “know” they can “do.” It means enhancing the development of educators and parents so they can “do” better with their children.  It means understanding the child’s needs, strengths and abilities to plan, prepare and accommodate for each one.  It means that making decisions based on data is what will allow for a comprehensive, obtainable “roadmap” for each child, teacher and parent to be successful.

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