It's hard to pInpoInt a few prIorItIes as an educator, because there are endless goals every teacher has for every class and even every student. If I had to name a few maIn prIorItIes I have, I would say: InspIrIng a strong work ethIc and Independence In students; ensurIng that students master essentIal skIlls and become very knowledgeable about the content of study; helpIng students to recognIze theIr talents and power to make posItIve change; and encouragIng a passIon for learnIng and socIal justIce.