I have often been asked why I tend to be happy most of the time. I believe that the happy frame of mind that I possess started when I was six years old. Listening to my parents and their friends share dreams about a better life than what they were experiencing as field laborers i...
I want to implore you to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you. Each of us has a responsibility to be a positive role model for our families and friends. God has given us life and we should take advantage of each day to work toward being the best version of ...
During my lifetime I wrote a book called The Wizard Maker. The book provides a glimpse into my life, and in many ways provides information about what I want my legacy to be. As I look at what I wrote, I realize others that have passed and others that I love and admire have not o...
Every morning when I wake up and every evening before going to bed, I count my blessings. I thank God for each new day of life that he grants me. I thank him for surrounding me with people that love me and whom I love. I thank him for giving me the abilities to be the best teache...
Since I was young, I decided that I would live each day like there was no tomorrow. When I was a six year old, I decided to become a teacher. Until my graduation from Pan American University, I devoted my time and energy to develop the skills required to become a master teacher....
An attribute that I have admired during my career is that outstanding math coaches develop their students. Early in a student’s career, each coach develops a plan for success. During this time period a student’s strengths and weaknesses are determined. Decisions are made as t...
Something that I admire about outstanding teachers is that they can think on their feet. This attribute is one that can be developed by teachers that prepare intensively. Prior to a lesson, teachers should have developed a plan for success. This plan for success is applicable to ...
During my career, I have observed that outstanding teachers are always assessing their students. Teachers are constantly trying to determine the strengths and weakness of each student that they teach. They do this by questioning done in the classroom, grading class work, grading...
In general, I believe that outstanding teachers are fair. Each student needs to be treated with respect. The remedy for each type of discipline problem needs to be the same for all students. Students need to know the consequences for misbehaving. They need to trust that a teache...
I agree that outstanding teachers embrace change. I believe that teachers are constantly evolving. Teachers are working to improve how they teach concepts. They have a thirst for knowledge, which drives them to research for ways to inspire learning. With the availability of the...
