"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
--William Arthur Ward

Short-term goals:

My short term goals include:

• To have a successful first year in my third grade classroom.
• To motivate and inspire my students.
• To learn more about responses to interventions.
• To get to know the staff members in my school and in the district.

Long-term goals:

My long term goals include:

• To continue my professional development by taking additional classes and obtaining my master's degree.
• To become a tenured teacher.
• Become actively involved within the school district, both in and outside of school, particularly by becoming a coach or sponsor.
• To get married and start a family.