• creates a space for students to be their authentic selves and a brave space for students to problematize the issues they see and experience.
  • pretty much cares for a living.
  • doesn’t give up on thouse students who may be more difficult to engage with.
  • can make meaningful learning opprotunities out of awkard or uncomfortable situations that deal with diverse cultural an identity-related issues and questions.
  • sees the potential in all students and accommodates students’ needs.
  • respects the knowledge that students bring to the table.
  • whose legagy will be the students I nurture.
  • cares for the whole child as well as for the whole world.
  • who helps my students feel appreciated and loved for who they are.
  • facilitates culturally relevant lessons and curriculums.
  • enables students to understands the connectiosn that we have with each other and the possibilities we have to learn when we work collaboratively.
  • that acknowledges the uniqueness of each student and finds ways to build community in the classroom.
  • creates a spece for students to want to learn.
  • who fully understands and engages students in their personal learning experiences and I’m concerned with the complete student both as makers and being human.
  • whose students know that I see them, I get them, and that I learn almost everything I know as a teacher from them.
  • doesn’t forget to play – mandatory!!!


This was from Olga's exploring cultural diversity course. I feel that this is completely, always, endlessly relevant.