As a new instructor I went into my classroom with the mindset that I was about to give an award winning performance. I had feedback on the students in the class and found out that they were less than responsive to new instructors. I have to say the news I had on them was slightly intimidating. With that being said, I figured what do I have to loose if I go in with an abundance of energy. My class started and ended with a hook to get the students excited and by the end of the term, this class who had less than stellar attendance, achieved one of the highest attendance rates for the entire school. Feedback from the students showed that they responded to the energy and passion shown for their career path. The connection between the "real world" and the classroom makes the difference.