I can’t change your child.

That’s not my goal; to change them into what I think they should be.

My goal is to provide opportunity, structure, and second chances.

When your child recognizes that

1) I have high expectations required of them,
2) having AND following a routine is good, and
3) if they mess up, they can still move forward

they begin to make changes in their lives because they want to change.

One thing I want all my students to know:

“You are valued.”
“You can succeed.”
“You have something to contribute.”
“Believe in yourself. I believe in you.”

I also have to be consistent. If a student continues to make poor choices, there is always a corresponding consequence. Consistency. Do they get a second chance. Of course. Have a third, a fourth one. BUT if poor choices continue to be made, I have to be fair and I have to follow up.

Hmmm. Hope this makes sense. I’m 36 with a wonderful wife, who teaches piano, and two daughters (Maddie – 4 and Jenna – 3). I love what I get to do.

This was the spot fifteen years ago that I realized that I wanted to become a teacher. Sculpture Garden, UCLA. It’s actually an interesting story!