Mrs. Staples' Mission
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My mission as a teacher is simple: provide a structured, caring environment where every student can work and grow to their highest potential. I also want students to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle (physical, mental & social health) to higher life expectancy.
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Mrs. Staples' Philosophy
"They don't care how much you know, unless they know how much you care."
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The quote to the left is the basis of my educational & coaching philosophy. Just because I have a degree in teaching health does not mean that my students are willing to learn from me. I think it is very important for students to first understand that I care for each and every one of them. I want them to succeed in all aspects of life, not just in my health classroom. To show this, I try to build a relationship with each student, and their parents if possible, by asking questions about their life. I try to get a feel for what they like and dislike. Once the student feels safe and he/she believes that I truly want the best for him/her, it's amazing the outcomes that happen. Along with my ability to care for my students, I also have very high expectations. I expect my students to behave, to show respect to every member of the class, to be responsible for their actions and to put effort into their schooling. By establishing these relationships with my students and providing the structured environment, I am able to watch my students do amazing things.
I also feel it's important to use a variety of teaching strategies and assessments. Students are like flowers; they all grow, eventually into beautiful flowers, however, they may grow at different rates. Because of this, I must treat each student as the individual that they are and ensure that I'm trying to meet the needs of each. I cannot assume that one size fits all. Through communication with parents and other teachers while also continuing my knowledge through graduate classes or conferences, I am able to ensure this differentiation continues in my classroom. Finally, I feel it's important for students to see me as a student myself. They need to understand that as humans we are always growing and learning. Thus, I work hard to share experiences with my students that show where I learned something new or where I went to find information on something I didn't know. Again, this correlates to building relationships with my students. My students are not going to care what I know, until they know that I care for each one of them. |