What resonated most for me was the quote about the teacher setting the tone and establishing the climate of the class and the tremendous responsibiity that comes in a career in which students' futures are at stake. I am all about creating a student-centered classroom, but the reality is that the teacher really is at the center in the design and implementation of the learning experiences, and therefore they must be have a clear vision about what it means to create a positive, nurturing, and dynamic classroom environment in which students feel respect and belonging. It is a tremendous responsibility, and it is far more important that the content of whatever course a teacher is teaching.
