Hi Diana: Good thoughts. Self awareness and understanding is not finite and really is a lifelong pursuit. Better teachers will be willing to constantly improve. But as improvement occurs, we become more sensitive and tuned in to our students. Really, they make us better people and teachers if we learn from the dynmaic approach of day-to day dealing with multiple personalities, learning styles, diversities, motivations, needs, and creativity, to name but a few. I've improved in being honest and sincere, more my natural self. I've learned tolerance and patience, attriibutes not naturally abundant for me. I'm a better person because of my understanding, and the experiences that have brought me to it. Regards, Barry