Teaching Philosophy

I pledge the following to my students and to myself as I strive to educate effectively:

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    I will teach my students from a Christian perspective.

    I will thoughtfully and adequately prepare for every class session.

    I will think outside the box when I plan every lesson.

    I will consider each student when I plan every lesson.

    I will stay current in my subject matter.

    I will learn from my failures in the classroom.

    I will build on my successes in the classroom.

    I will respect each student.

    I will pray for each student.

    I will demand that my students respect each other.

    I will encourage diverse viewpoints in my classroom.

    I will praise and encourage students.

    I will set high expectations for students.

    I will challenge students to rise above the status quo.

    I will provide quick and specific feedback to students’ work.

    I will strive to test and grade fairly.

    I will avail myself to students.

    I will listen to and often learn from students.

    I will consider myself a life-long student.

    I will recognize students have lives outside my classroom.

    I will concern myself with each student’s general well-being.

    I will inspire students to succeed in and out of my classroom.

    I will instill in students an appreciation for learning – and living.

    I will not overload students with facts.

    I will not overload students with meaningless busy work.

    I will transcend the textbook in my teaching.

    I will value class discussion and limit one-sided lectures.

    I will use examples, illustrations and anecdotes in my teaching.

    I will communicate all expectations clearly and specifically.

    I will earn my students’ trust.

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