I have concerns about being the person in charge of the classroom, with no mentor as a safety net. But I have confidence that I will have the courage to seek out individuals who can guide me as I continue to grow as a teacher. It is a daunting thought to know that each student in that classroom will be looking up to me as the expert. That it will be my judgment to discipline, teach, encourage, and nurture. Experience will be my greatest teacher and in turn, I hope I will become a great teacher.
Students are gifts from above.
They can be wonderful surprises or terrible problems. It will be my job to differentiate and to find the best possible method for bringing their talents to the forefront, and then to nourish and encourage their spirits to soar. My enthusiasm and love of art are my greatest assets on which I must capitalize. I must bring energy and creativity to my students and instill the same in them. His encouragement and excitement did more for my creative spirit that any other person, before or after him, and it is this model I will strive for with my students in years to come.