My goal as an educator is to foster an environment where my students feel safe, appreciated, and heard. I want to create a community where students have input and have the desire to contribute to the class. I want to foster a relationship with my students where they show respect to me and I return that respect. I want my students to feel comfortable about approaching me with any problems they may be facing, and know that the conversation will stay private. I will uphold these morals in order to create the best classroom experience for my students.​

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My goal is to have students look forward to my class. I believe that it is important for students to enjoy class so that they are more keen on listening and learning. If we can make the classroom an enjoyable experience for the students, then we can better build their academic and social skills. Social functions are present everywhere throughout life, so it is important that we develop their skills in this area.​

It is important to be a good model for the students. As a teacher I want to show my students how to appropriately act and treat others both in and out of the classroom. As an agricultural teacher, I will spend a copious amount of time with my students outside of the classroom. I will take them to competitions, leadership development camps, and stock shows. I want my students to know the importance of proper behavior, integrity, and respect so that when they are at these different events they can be models to both their peers and students from different schools. These traits are also extremely important later in life, so it is crucial to teach them these traits at a young age. 

Agriculture should be an inclusive experience, because it crucial in all of our lives. As a teacher, I will adapt my lessons to fit all different types of learners. Personally, I learn best from kinesthetic and visual learning. However, I want to utilize all learning types in order to better accommodate my students. I also want to be inclusive to ELL, Special Needs, and Exceptional students. I plan to adapt my lessons to fit all and let them experience the joys of being an agricultural student.

As a teacher, I will be open to all new learning experiences. I want to be forever learning and adapting to new teaching methods and styles that better serve both students and parents. I plan to attend seminars and professional development courses that will help me to be the best teacher for my students. I will make it known them that I am learning right alongside them.

As a teacher I plan to uphold this philosophy in order to foster a loving and respectful learning environment to better prepare my students for the world they are adopting.

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