This quote by Yogi Bhajan is the essence of my philosophy as a teacher. I am guided by the desire to inspire my students to realize the profound impact they have on their world, individually and collectively. We are all capable of great things, and everybody has something to contribute.

Teaching at High Tech High is all about solving big problems in the real world. We ask the difficult questions of our students…essential questions. It is through collaboration and innovation that we are able to tackle those tough questions, and create meaningful change; not only in the world but within ourselves.

Equity is a pillar of our education model at High Tech High and every student is a reflection of their own culture. Every student has something of great value to contribute. Every student has a voice and a point of view. Teaching at High Tech High is about more than giving lectures and asking students to memorize facts and dates for a test. It is about disrupting traditional notions of power, and sharing the authority with the students.

The type of teaching that I believe in and that we are trained in is in Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work, and Collaborative Design. These are the tenants of Project Based Learning, and they are the cornerstone of my teaching philosophy.