Hi Mary: Personality makes a difference! Teachers that are natural and approachable make being in their class more enjoyable because questions or concerns can be asked by students without feeling intimidated or put down. Being artificial or some unnatural version of orselves will not be recieved well by students. Teachers with passion and enthusiam create a better learning environment. That includes serious and levity (but not too much), tolerance and patience, and a willingness to let student personality be expressed while maintaining standards for behavior. Regards, Barry