Readiness is a student’s entry point relative to a particular understanding or skill.

[Students] are exposed to many things the majority of their teachers didn't encounter until much later in their growing up years.

Prospective teachers may read about the science of education, but they'll only grasp the art in their early years by seeing it practiced and having it commended to them.

Sometimes educators suffer from the "I already do that" syndrome. In those cases, we feel inadequate if we admit we have a distance to go as learners of our craft.

It's important to know how to lead and manage a classroom with flexibility. Students of all ages are quite capable of learning these routines and contributing to their success once the teacher is comfortable guiding students in that direction.

Accepting both the opportunity and the responsibility evokes a great deal of humility.

The best educators I have met never stop asking questions. Some of them have taught for forty years and continue to be energized by new possibilities.