I learned that it's important to deconstruct the three key roles we play as educators: Model, Manager, Motivator. In being a model, we show our students the standard to strive for, whether it's in our appearance, language, work ethic or demeanor. We can also take away from what was modeled to us when we were once students (what attributes do we wish to pull from, and which would we like to stay away from). In being the manager, we must learn to take command of the classroom, but balance it with being in partnership with our students so they feel… >>>