My mission is to encourage my students to learn to the best of their ability. I believe that all students can learn the value of thinking for themselves, asking questions, and never being satisfied with mediocre work. I want my students to understand that there is nothing easy about being the best person they can be, but that nothing worth anything ever comes easily. I want to build positive relationships with all children so that they enter and leave my classroom feeling valued, respected, and cared for. Most of all, my mission is to be a positive model of all that I want for them: a person who actively engages in learning, treats others with dignity and respect, realizes that questioning is just as important as answering, and recognizes the importance of reaching his potential.
I am fortunate to be a teacher at such a great school in one of Colorado's leading school districts. Powell is truly an exceptional place full of motivated students and dedicated staff members. Together, we have helped earn Powell an excellent school rating and positive reputation.
"The road to mediocrity begins with the question, 'Is this good enough?'"
Tom Hart
My classroom and Powell Middle School are places where no one should settle for "good enough".
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