Hi Dixie: You have admirable goals. I believe they're obtainable. When a teacher sincerely cares, is trusting and honest, is approachable and willing to spend needed time with their students, not threatened by students (questions or challenges to a teaching point), is self assured and well prepared in their subject matter - these and many similar traits are going to lead to a learning environment where students will be interested and attentive, and likey achieve improved learning outcomes. Good teachers can inspire and motivate. The beginning of that is to be natural and open with students as individuals. Students sense "this is someone who can and wants to help me". Regards, Barry