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An FSS is known for recognizing that the emotional dimension of learning and teaching is at the core of the mission statement and climate. A mission statement is short yet clear, succinct, and easy to remember. It sends the message to everyone that students and learning are valued. The emotional climate is essential.

“In the long run, the pessimist may be proven right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip!”

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Kindra Teale writes in her article “How I Make Every Student Feel Valued in My Classroom” that she is a “PROUD teacher who believes the noble profession is a craft which is honed through live experience and HEART. Every day I drive to work, I repeat the same mantra-prayer in my head. PLEASE help my mind find the right words when I feel challenged or impatient, show no malice when a middle schooler tells me to F-off – again, keep my sense of humor, be a good listener, teach my content area well and above all else, look into the eyes of each student with KINDNESS.” KINDNESS is the key to everything shared. You go, girl.

Kindra has it in a nutshell. She is making her students feel valued. Do you have a daily mantra? An example is the one I use every day preparing for my middle school students: Too BLESSED to be STRESSED, Too EQUIPPED to be WHIPPED, and Too ANOINTED to be DISAPPOINTED.

When I meet my students on the first day of school, I have them answer the following questionnaire.

1 Name: __________ What to call you: _________

2 A special talent I have is:

3 # of brothers: _______ # of sisters: _____________

4 Something about your family:

5 Respectful means:Responsible means:Ready means:

6 My birthday is:

7 My favorite color is:

8 My favorite food is:

9 My favorite subject is:

10 My favorite teacher is _________________ because:

11 Who is a hero in your life?

12 What do you want to do after high school?

13 I wish:

14 School is:

15 I love:

16 The most fun I have is when I:

17 Math is:

18 I'm happiest when:

19 A gift/reward that I would work hard to earn is:

20 I'm thankful for:

21 Actions that teachers take to F.E.E.D me:

22 TEN other facts you need to know about me:

This gives me an overview of each student in my class. I have them complete it again in April to see what has changed. A climate focused on dignity and respect where everyone is valued ultimately develops the positive relationships we hunger to establish.