…that learning can exist in teachable moments outside of the classroom

growth is continuos

…your attitude determines your success

…all students should have access, support, and the resources needed to be successful

…in including indigenous ways of learning in our education system

…that everyone has the right to an education no matter their race, gender, religion, culture, language, and sexuality

…in creating safe spaces where students are free from judgement and can be proud of who they are

… in developing an inclusive practice that uses perspectives of seeing difference as natural, acceptable, and ordinary

… in connecting with parents and the community