Standard 8 - Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
I view myself as a role model for my students. I believe that my actions in and out of the classroom have a profound impact on my success as a teacher. In the classroom, I present myself as a professional educator. I am appropriate when interacting with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators. My dress provides a symbolic representation of my dedication to my profession. I operate day-to-day with a fixed moral compass pointed towards ethical and appropriate instructional and non-instructional decisions.
An additional fundamental skill I possess is an eagerness to collaborate with other teaching professionals. I believe that an individual never stops learning. This is especially true of educators. I am continuously looking for opportunities to grow and develop as a teacher through peer observations and professional development.
Outside of the classroom, I continue to embody the responsibility of a professional educator. I utilize social media appropriately and as a platform to further articulate my passion for education. My blog serves as the capstone for my educational philosophies. Regardless of if I am in or out of my classroom, I respect my students, my colleagues, my profession and myself.