That when we choose to teach, we
choose to serve;
That every child is entitled to the best we have
to give regardless of his personality or his situation;
That our discipline should be firm, consistent and
constructive;
That kindness, consideration and trust are not signs
of weakness in a teacher;
That children are hurt by the same things that hurt
us - sarcasm and ridicule;
That we should not exact a higher standard of conduct
and self control than we ourselves possess;
That we have limitless opportunities to touch lives
for good
AND
That we should treat every child as if he or she
were our very own."
