Hi Rennie: I have to agree with all of your comments. A lot of our forum posts speak about role models, with some suggesting it as as something forced, to ensure that it happens, or regarded as something special. While I agree with ese sentiments, I believe as educators, we have a responsibility to become this as way of professional life, where we're constantly demomstrating these important traits without even thinking about "trying to be a certain way". I think that thought merges with your comment about subsequent classes. Yes, I suppose you could say we're role models, but professional educators don't need a sub-category heading. It would like saying someone is a professional chef, therefore "he needs to be a good cook every day". Having natural, honest, sincere, courteous, patient, helpful, and instructive interactions with students work to dfine us, and our expert knowledge will provide the skills the student needs. Regards, Barry