What I have Learned about Myself As a Teacher

I have learned that I am very compassionate about my students. I am compassionate about them being heard as a person. These are people!!!! not just a young mind that we think don't know anything. Some are responsible, some are not. You can trust them until they give a reason not to. Some are introvert. Some are extrovert. I've found my students to be a well rounded and mature group of young people. Oh! I have a few issues! don't get it twisted. But it's something that can be cleaned-up with an apology. My students tell me they respect me so much because I respect them, and that I'm not afraid to admit my mistakes. They really like that!