As a teacher, my philosophy of education centers on the child and their development as a person.
I feel it is most important that the student move toward becoming more independent. Students cannot become independent thinkers and individuals if the teacher is always the one to make decisions and tell the students what they are to do.
I feel the main purpose of education is to allow the students to become responsible and productive citizens.
My duty is to teach, of course, but in a facilitating manner as to guide the students into the learning rather than in an auth