My objective as a teacher is to motivate my students toward a level of independence where they develop a desire to learn and think for themselves.

Teaching is an exciting adventure in which both the teacher and the students participate. Courses are supposed to be designed to accommodate the intellectual needs of the students. The teacher is there to facilitate this process.

I am responsible to kindle a spark of intellectual curiosity to stimulate my students' interest and get them genuinely involved in the process of learning; I am responsible to make a conscious effort not only to impart information to my students, but also to motivate them beyond the boundaries of the classroom. I believe that students are most successful when they feel valued as individuals, supported, and motivated to learn. It is my responsibility to create and maintain a learning environment with these things in mind. Each student is equally and unconditionally valued and respected, regardless of ability or performance in the classroom. Each student is expected to participate equally.

The teacher needs to be very patient; to be tough at times; to present a diversity of materials, techniques, and input, and, above all, to have a sense of humor. Boredom is the cruel enemy of learning.

I try, in my teaching, to give students a 'take home' message in what they learn. I bring in current events, local, national and international, whenever possible so that students may link what they learn in class with the world around them.