Teachers DO Make A Difference

What difference do teachers make? 
You as a teacher ARE impacting what the child is learning!  

Teachers make a difference not only in what their students learn about content, but in what they learn about life! 

• Setting high expectations for students

• Conveying confidence in student capabilities

• Creating classroom rituals and traditions

• Networking with family and community

• Developing strong interpersonal skills

• Identifying relational resources

• Communicating appropriate caring and respect in the classroom

It takes all our best teaching techniques, patience and empathy to get everyone moving forward positively. 
Developing quality relationships with students is key to their healthy development.  

Healthy connections with teachers are associated with a decrease in behavioral problems and an increase in social and academic skills. The relationships we develop with our students are at the heart of how we make a difference.