My philosophy of teaching is based on developing students’ practical knowledge and promoting the values necessary for a peaceful pluralistic-democratic society. I believe that student success can most effectively be realized by creating a collaborative environment, both in and out of the classroom, where students work cooperatively while learning respect for others. My goal is to help students reach their full potential and become well-rounded individuals by learning real-life problem-solving as well as social skills that will be useful in a variety of situations and throughout their lives.