Philosophy

=My Philosophy of Education= W.B. Yeats once said, "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I believe that as an educator, it is my responsibility to ignite a fire within my students. Education is not about filling students up with knowledge, preparing them for tests, and memorizing information so that it becomes useless. It is about developing a passion for learning. Within each student is a wick just waiting to be lit. As a teacher, I hope to spark this passion with my own passion and dedication for education. When students enter my classroom, I want them to know that it is a safe place for them to explore, ask questions, and develop a thirst for learning. My walls will be decorated with student work, classroom expectations, inspiring quotes, and posters that depict all that the students will be learning over the course of the year. When they leave, I want them to feel accomplished and with the knowledge that they are progressing. Moreover, I want students to leave knowing that I care about them and I value them. I will instill confidence in them, praise them when appropriate, and plan to know more about them than just what is in my grade book. I will encourage them to share with me their hobbies, their family life, and their dreams. It is of the utmost importance that my students feel cared about. I want my students to know how excited and passionate I am about teaching. I hope to be an effective, caring, and dedicated teacher that is able to ignite a flame within my students and do my best to keep it burning bright.