Consequently, it flourishes when guided by teachers who have mastered both the art and science of instruction. The art of teaching encompasses that innate talent whereby an educator demonstrates a genuine passion and love for teaching. . . . I'm a product of a 1950s liberal arts education and nearly 40 years of teaching mathematics . My philosophy of education is fundamentally rooted in employing the mind to appreciate the richness and variety of life. I do not think of myself as a foundation of knowledge and my students as jugs to be filled, but rather as a team player willing to work with the class as a whole as well as with individuals to help them achieve their goals.
Education is an ongoing part of life that transcends the walls of any institution.
After 34 years as an educator, I find myself being asked, for the first time, to put in words my philosophy of education. My philosophy of education turns out to be rather simple. Establish realistic goals, develop and use teaching methods that allow students to achieve these goals, incorporate these methods into the curriculum, and make all of this work by mixing in a healthy dose of caring. That is, after all, what is so exhilarating about teaching in a community college. We are immediately responsive to the needs of our students and our community. . . .