By Addison Schwing – News & Editorial Editor

In this monthly column, Jonathan Law teachers will be asked questions about their career. In this installment, teachers were asked, “What is the most important part of teaching?” This is what they had to say: 

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“I consider the most important part of teaching to be fostering a sense of community inside and outside of the classroom. It is essential to build relationships, not only through teaching students but also mentoring, coaching, and advising them.”

Mr. Evanko, Social Studies (AP European History, Model U.N., AP Humanities)

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“I think the most important thing is to get to know your students individually, and then make lessons that will be interesting to keep their attention and make them fun.”

Mr. Rodriguez, World Language (Spanish)

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“Teaching is more than focusing on the individual subject or content. Teaching is working with students to develop them into a complete person so they can contribute to society as engaged persons as much as possible.”

Mr. Kravecs (AP Macroeconomics, AP United States History, United States History, Civics)

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“I think the most important part of teaching is the teacher-to-student relationship. There needs to be a trust between the student and the teacher, he needs to know the material and the purpose behind it, and that the teacher cares about teaching.”

Mr. Beler, Business (Marketing, Accounting, Personal Finance, Intro to Business)

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“Given the fact that I mainly teach performance-based classes, it is absolutely imperative for relationships to be established. When members of the choir perform, it is personal because they are giving a piece of themselves when they share their voice within the ensemble. They need to feel a sense of safety, camaraderie, and their “why,” in order to be successful together. I am very fortunate that our existing members and alumni have created such a welcoming space for our new members to join the Law Choir family.”

Ms. Jones, Music (Concert Choir, Chorus, Advanced Vocal Ensemble, Peer-Assisted Music, Vocal Performance Techniques for Theatre)