During the phone interview with Mr. Wernofsky, he stated that it was important for teachers to spend as much time as possible getting to know their students and vice versa. “Treat it like a talk show with its own little society” is what he said, and “make it clear to students that you’re the one in charge throughout the journey.” You can do this on the first day of school by telling students a little bit about yourself. That way, they know who you are as a person and what you have to offer them. This will also help show them that you’re human too, despite what they might believe. In short, if students see that you truly care about them, then they’ll be more likely to work with you in the long run. This is important to remember because some