Introduction

When someone is happy and relaxed doing something they love and are good at, we say they are "in their element." (nice pun for a chemist like me) I feel like I am in my element when I am in a teaching role; I'm certainly happy in that role, for the most part relaxed, and I love doing it.  What about being good at it? I've been told I'm good at it; I've taught classes in nutrition and religion and gotten compliments from students and parents. I feel confident I CAN be good at it. But with anything, practice makes perfect. I believe there's always room to improve in the teaching profession. It's a fluid environment in that strategies, philosophies, and goals are constantly changing. In My Elements is my place to discuss and archive ideas related to my teaching journey.