We are absolutely in it to change lives, but I know I work for a for profit school, so, if they do not make money, some one will lose their job, and it could be me. Everyone needs to work as a team for the students, after all, isn't that why we are all here?

I highly agree with Mentoring and getting to know your students. I have had many students tell me, if I had not encouraged them and helped them think outside the box, they would have dropped out. Many of the students we are teaching need not only the education in the chosen field, but a lot of times, professional and life skills. I know, sometimes, I forget that. Some of these students have very difficult lives and are just barely making it to class.