My teaching and coaching philosophy is encompassed six main principles:

1. No shame, no blame, no judgement: A fundamental base for my teaching is the knowledge that everyone takes the B.O.A.T. (best option at the time). When looking at our actions it may be easy to focus on the things that could've been done differently and judge ourselves. My goal as a coach is to give constructive feedback that builds on this principle and actively build with the learner structures that serve their learning process.  I believe everyone can succeed if put in a position to do so. 

2. Learn by doing: People learn most effectively when being able to try new things and experimenting with concrete examples. My role as a teacher and coach is to provide guidance and support for learners while prioritizing their independence. Skills are developed with experience over time. 

3. No one-size-fits-all: Our classroom is a safe space to express any ideas, perspectives, and difficulties learners may have. While there often will be a common framework for each class, my role to make sure each individual learner has the proper tools they need to engage meaningfully in the class.  There is no "one best way" to tackle a challenge. However, learning common best practices can help you use your creativity in efficient ways.

4. Learning is a team effort: In our classroom,  we are a team collaborating together to achieve a common goal. This means we must help each other in solving challenges we will encounter during class. By collaborating,  we get to discover how each of us learns best, and are exposed to new approaches that we wouldn't have come up with on our own. 

5. Each problem is an opportunity: When we encounter challenges or difficult problems it can lead to a lot of frustration. Be flexible and enjoy the problem, because problem means opportunity. My role is to challenge learners to think outside the box, embrace failure as a step towards growth, and channel our energy into exploring solutions. 

6. Cooperation, kindness, 100% commitment: Show up each day, try and try again! We are all learners. As a team we support and encourage each other to try new thing, take risk, and ultimately learn.

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