They believe that their students can and will be successful. They never give up on any student. This phrase is not used as a form of cheerleading but more as a challenge to higher performance. Outstanding teachers give continual encouragement and assistance and support to their students. These teachers never give up on their students.
Outstanding teachers are purposeful and demanding.
They push students to do their best. They know when their students are performing at less than their best and find it unacceptable. Students show great respect to these teachers. Partially, at least, because they believe the teachers demand top-notch work. Not only so these teachers expect the best from their students, but they also expect no less for their own performance.