this may help them to enjoying learning throughout their lives, causing them to have a more successful school career. My belief is that the best way to teach a child is by first becoming their friend. I will try to become the friend of all my students, while never becoming a “push over”. Students learn better if they feel a connection with their teacher. In the teaching profession it is very important to always be level headed and make rational decisions. It is also very important to follow all school guidelines and policies in many areas including discipline. Students will also be helped in understanding why it is necessary to follow the school’s guidelines and policies. One of my main goals as an educator will be to expand the minds of the students I teach. Depending on the age level I will be teaching, I plan on implementing my goals by various projects and class assignments. A child’s home is where their education begins; therefore parents will play a very active role in my classroom. Involving parents in the classroom will aid in continuing an active learning process at home. Challenging the minds of my students is the cornerstone of my educational philosophy. A successful teacher develops and utilizes a successful philosophy of education. I believe my educational philosophy is not difficult and very effective. The design of my classroom will enable the students to be in a creative learning environment. The teaching style, which will be utilized in my classroom, will aid in my students knowledge that they will never lose. Students will begin to enjoy and have interest in learning. This is my philosophy of education. ...