Young people are complex human beings and deserve to be treated with respect.
Young people need clear boundaries, just like any other adult.
Young people need conversations around values.
I aim to be as true to myself as I can be in my classes.
In my short time in the classroom, I've decided that it's best for me to be as genuine as possible. It's a very human role, teaching. Every day is different for a million different reasons. Weather. Time of day. Is it a Monday or is it a Friday? My own emotions. The emotions of those in my class.
It's honestly, a very sacred place. Ground zero for humans at their most vulnerable moments. In writing this now, I'm in awe of how