Lessons from Rafe Esquith

Another great mentor is Rafe Esquith who taught students in low-income areas. Some great lessons to learn from him:

• Tell students that you aren't smarter than they are, just more experienced.
• Show students every day how they have grown intellectually.
• Have high standards and teach them how to reach those high standards.
• Tell children when they are behind and develop a plan to help them catch up.
• Be willing to work with students before school, after school, during school vacations to help them master their subjects.

Resource for these attributes of Rafe Esquith: Mindset by Dr. Carol S. Dweck