Edward believes in a safe, positive, and productive classroom environment built around trusting relationships. With non-traditional students especially, the teacher must be compassionate, patient, and trustworthy; in this spirit, instruction should be tailored to each learner’s past academic history and current abilities. Edward is dedicated to his profession and is always willing to listen, help, and give extra time to his students. Indeed, he believes that a strong bond with the learner is essential to engage and motivate, and the real measure of teaching success is that the student prospers both in and out of school.