Zachary,
For me, I've come to realize that being genuine, honest, and sincere are good ways to base my foundation. I try to be approachable, exhibit a sense of humor, and do all I can to convey to my students I'm there to help them. I'm sure my weaker areas appear at times, and I think students are willing overlook imperfections if they sense their instructor is real in dealing with them.
Barry Westling
