Honestly, I put building relationships with the kids at the forefront of my classroom always. I primarily teach theatre arts so it is not STAAR tested and I do not have to worry about checking each and every box as core teachers do. However, I do have a Year at a Glance that I get through every year. I value relationships and getting to know the kids more than I do anything else.
All that being said, I decided that I love teaching but being a counselor would allow me to aid students not only in the school, but deeper into their lives as well.