She is not only able to reach her students academically, but she is also able to connect with them emotionally. She is attuned to their intellectual curiosity; she is able to make them feel comfortable, at one with their peers in social settings; and she is sensitive to the needs of those who have both a learning issue, such as sensory processing, and advanced learning needs. She has a deep understanding of individual students’ strengths, and has the ability to allay their anxieties and to bring out their best.