The author reflects on how their thinking about teaching has changed from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning. They used to think the teacher's role was to be the center of knowledge and impart that knowledge to passive students. However, they now see teaching as a service to students and their learning, families, and communities. The author also used to view the curriculum as a document to guide teaching, but now sees it as a tool to guide student learning. Overall, the author's paradigm has shifted from teaching to seeing students as individuals at the center of the educational process.