Biology is more than tests and quizzes, more than naming the parts of a flower; it is the study of life.   I believe all students can gain something valuable from such study.  Every student has a story; every student is a story.  I want to be a teacher to discover those stories.  The academic goal of success for all goes without saying, but the equally important goal of self-discovery also deserves consideration.  Education is as much about growing as a person, which includes mental, emotional, and social growth, as it is about academic learning. 
I believe it is good for a teacher to strive to present themselves and the material in such a way that the following qualities are emphasized.

Compassion

Hard work

Respect

Integrity

Sincerity

Truth

For more detail, please see the not so brief philosophy.

Not so brief philosophy

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