What are one or two practices you’d like to implement that would allow you to demonstrate your care for and commitment to your students? If you already have practices in place, what are they?

[Austin]

I plan to offer extra help sessions and regularly check in on students’ well-being.

[Austin]

Praying for students. Attend students’ extra curricular activities.

[Austin]

I have a prayer box in my classroom. It allows students a safe place to share (if they choose) with me something they are going through. The other thing I do is attend events that are important to them. Athletic events, plays, concerts.. Etc. Kids genuinely appreciate the extra effort to support them outside of the classroom.

[Austin]

I can motivate students to excel and believe in themselves by encouraging them, supporting them through difficult times, and challenging them academically.

[Austin]

One thing I already do is email a few random students occasionally to let them know I am praying for them and to check on them. I would like to implement this more regularly! I also daily strive to take time to stop and speak with my students. I want them to know that I care about what is going on in their lives.