"In learning you will teach. And in teaching you will learn." -Phil Collins
Teaching Philosophy: “I am an agriculture educator by choice, not by chance.” I have chosen to be an agriculture educator because I want to make a difference in young people’s lives. I want to be able to inspire young people to go above and beyond what they think or have been told they can achieve. They say that a smile is infectious, well I believe that the desire to learn can also be infectious if the subject is presented in such a way that the learner cannot help but be intrigued, whether by content matter or by the enthusiasm of the educator. I want my students to be able to aspire to become responsible intelligent people who can be successful no matter what life throws at them. I think it is very important that as teachers we assess and help students determine whether they want or are better suited for college or a vocational training. I believe that not everyone has to attend college or university to be successful, and that an educator should work with their students to determine which post-secondary training is best suited for the student, whether it be attending a university or moving on to a post-secondary vocational school or training. As an educator, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students are in a healthy learning environment that is free of negativity and violence. There should be a mutual respect between student and educator. Without this respect higher education cannot be achieved. This respect will not only ensure a good learning environment, but it will also aid the student by teaching them real world skills that they will need when they enter the workforce, which I believe is our main goals as educators. I strive to be the kind of teacher that students can easily relate to, but still respect. I have an open door policy and will be my students guide to higher education and success. I will provide inspiration to students to take initiative in their own lives the same way I was inspired to take initiative in mine.
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