This has been my first year as a teacher. In that time I've found that being straightforward is useful. Even more importantly, none of my students expect me to know everything, and answering "I don't know, but I'll find out" has lead to better results than trying to fake an answer and seem like I know everything. My biggest fear in teaching was that I was a 'phony' since I don't know everything/ every answer, but this simple answer shows students that I care, am learning just like they are and has aided in building their confidence in me (which… >>>