My interactions with students, parents and peers have allowed me to actively share my vision of effective teaching and learning that impacts students - how they are perceived by teachers and treated by teachers as a student and an individual in the community. The routes to collaboration developed my skills on how to create an ongoing support system for myself and my students. Additionally, my actions demonstrate the respect I have for my students and peers. Finally, all of the strategies, theories, and perspectives learned through the Walden program have structured my foundation in education to assert myself in my actions for what is right, just, and true in teaching and education. 'learning. I better understand that to have a positive impact on the community you must be sensitive to issues, be open to discussion, embrace diversity and model