I now know how these six steps offered are critical to being the best teacher I can be. Specifically, for step two, it reminded me the importance of taking time throughout the day to do mini ice breakers. I need to continue to get to know the students and find common ground; things to connect on. Being a bell to bell teacher is not everything; we need to be an empathetic teacher as well. To further I can broaden my circle to learn more about others. I already take my children to various playgrounds and community events. However, I should not stop there. I should go to different library events and make the most of my Netflix subscription to watch movies where the protagonist doesn’t look like me. Once again, these things can help me further my connections with my students.
