Nikki,
Great! I think being my natural self distracts less and allows students to hear my message (rather than focus on the messenger). We all have a natural personality that can be effective in the classroom setting. Students will detect artificial versions if we deviate too much from who the real version of our natural personality. And I think students appreciate it when they feel their teacher is authentic, honest, and sincere in their presentation and affect.
Regards, Barry
