Philosophy of Teaching and Learning All children have the right to feel valued and appreciated for their own unique talents and skills Students deserve to feel safe and accepted for their differences and similarities Differences in the classroom should be valued, celebrated, and discussed openly Being an expectation person is equally as important as being an exceptional student o Children should be encourage to always do their personal best o Fair is not always equal Student should be given the opportunity to be taught and educated in a teaching style that meets their individual needs Building a classroom community of learners should be a priority before learning can begin High academic standards and classroom expectations will foster a rich learning environment