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Classroom Management Philosophy

Grit: the Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela Lee Duckworth, TED Talk
I believe that everyone is a learner and everyone is a teacher.
In my classroom, students will be challenged to take ownership of their learning. By stepping back and giving students the reigns to their learning, they become the true teacher of the classroom. Likewise, as the teacher, I will model being a life-long learner. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of public education. Teaching my students to love learning is something I hope they will never forget.

I believe

I believe

I believe in relationships first.  
The favorite part of my day begins with greeting students at the door. They pick our greeting: a handshake, fist bump, Spiderman webs, and others. This easily lets me check in with them, make eye contact, and connect with each student, making them feel seen and heard. This continues as we go about our day, connecting in small, but meaningful ways. Relationships will always be the foundation of my classroom.

I believe

I believe in Conscious Discipline.
The power of empathy, logical consequences, and choice help students feel safe. Often times, students are struggling with an internal emotional crisis when they display poor choices. It is my job as their teacher to offer empathy and know that this could be a cry for help. Students will know that their choices have both positive and negative consequences. Every disciplinary issue is a teaching chance. Teaching students how to communicate their big emotions, how to prioritize their needs, and how to problem-solve is all important during these times. I am not only teaching students, but building their skills to be adequate and informed citizens.

I believe

I believe

I believe in teaching with the brain in mind. 
  "Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way." -George Evans. Every student has many capacities to learn. Teaching with the brain in mind requires that I differentiate my lessons to accommodate each student's needs. The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to learn about how my students' learn best. I include interest surveys in my first few weeks' of lesson plans in order to build relationships and assess. 
I believe in intrinsic motivation.  
Any and every student can feel successful in their learning, regardless of their current level or abilities. When students struggle, I will point them to the motto,
"I can do hard things." This will produce confident students who know their strengths and areas of improvement. Student engagement is a major component of this. By knowing my students' likes, dislikes, interests, and learning styles, I can show them the joy of learning, even when meeting a difficult task.
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