Values and traits:

Passion
Motivation
Teaching how to learn
Enthusiasm
Leading edge (books, interviews)
Questioning
Being responsive
Open mindedness (remembering that everyone is different)
Flexibility
Experimentation
Confidence (to readjust)
Developing style and balance: standing between a dictator and a pushover
Humor (sometimes at own expense)
Accepting faults
Caring, nurturing
Strong leadership
Constantly reflective
Visionary
Belief in what one is doing


Lessons should be
Relevant
Meaningful
Memorable
Entertaining & with substance

Valuable thoughts to keep in mind
Pushing to excel while being human
Working on communication skills (mine and students)
Work the room
They are conductors, class is orchestra, teacher develops skill and makes a
coherent whole
Maintaining a relaxed atmosphere
Devoting time to everyone
Have fun, intrinsic rewards
Wanting to make a difference
Overcoming obstacles
Communication Skills (at their level, with parents)
Respect and adjust to unique personalities and learning styles
Differences welcomed: exciting learning atmosphere
Understand needs
Environment of support: create a safe, fun environment where they can express
themselves creatively
Interview those with experience
Have high standards
Look for and praise progress, not innate skills
Make them love learning
No judging (especially based on grades or assessments)
Not letting success define them
Individualizing but without preferences
No pressure
Never underestimating