What do I assume?

I assume that all people want to better themselves, their situation and their environment by receiving an education.

I assume that all people want an education for not only their own self, but for their family members, their friends and fellow community members.

I assume that everyone wants to a change, either within their own person or within the world, and that in order to make a change everyone needs to receive an education.

What do I believe?

I believe that all people should have access to an education, of their own choosing, in a safe, self-fulfilling and enjoyable atmosphere.

I believe that all people should have access to an education because all people should have their opportunity to grow, to learn and to achieve success as well as reach their personal goals.

I believe that all people should have a choice about their education. Everyone should be able to receive training in a field which maximizes their own talents, ideas, and causes them to grow intellectually and emotionally.

I believe that all people should be able to receive an education in a safe environment. All people should be able to receive an education in a location where they are physically and emotionally safe in order to maximize their ability to learn and grow.

I believe that all people should be able to receive an education that is self-fulfilling and enjoyable. If an education is not self-fulfilling or enjoyable then the education is not used to the owners full potential.

What do I value?

I value education.

In education I value students, teachers, parents and community members.

I value education. I value education because having an education means having the ability to change ones own future. I value the assumption and idea that everyone can control their own destiny and their future by receiving an education. People are able to change their own economic status by receiving an education, whether that is an education in a major institution or a vocational education, people are able to change their own financial situation and economic status.

I value students. I value students because without students there is no need to have schools, or education. Students are the reason, or should be the reason, that anyone is in the education field. All teachers, teacher leaders and community members should value students, and the fact that the students of today are the leaders, thinkers, problem solvers, and engineers for tomorrow. The students of today need an education in order to be successful tomorrow.

I value teachers. I value teachers because these are the people who are leading the youth of today along part of their educational journey. The teachers bring their own passion, wisdom and strengths to the classroom and impart knowledge to the future leaders, thinkers, problem solvers and engineers. Teachers are a great resource in implementing change, maintaining consistency, and are the source of passion in education.

I value parents. I value parents because without parents, or people who serve as the guide at home for young people, teachers cannot perform their duties. Without parent support and involvement schools are not successful as students are not taught to value education.

I value community members. I value community members because the values of the community members determines the strengths and funding for schools. In a community that does not value education the schools are not properly funded which in turn means students are not receiving a proper education. Community members that value education, teachers, students, and their own community will support schools, teachers, and parents. When community members make education a priority within the community the students in the community will hear about school, education and what having an education means by all members of the community, and not just at school or home.