I believe that a teacher's primary goal is as a tour-guide through the knowledge that is necessary for students to become an effective and responsible citizen of today's global society. As such, I believe in inquiry-based education, where students take charge of their own learning and often fulfill the role of teacher to their peers. I try to facilitate rather than lecture.
I believe that a good teacher teaches students not only what to know according to curriculum standards but also how to think, discover, and make good decisions for themselves.
I believe that every student can succeed, and that my role as teacher is to help all students reach this goal to the best of my ability.