1. Clear objectives

2. Sense of purpose

3. Immediate Feedback

4. know when to listen and when to ignore

5. Have a positive attitude

6. Expect student to succeed

7. Have a sense of humor

8. Use praise authentically

9.  know how to take risk , where risk = reward

10. Are consistent YES be YES

11. Are reflective

12. Seek out mentor

13. Communicate with parent

14. Enjoy their work

15. Adapt to student needs

16. Welcome change in the class room

17. Explore new tools

18. Give emotional support

19. Comfortable with the unknown

20. Are not threatened by parent advocacy

21. Bring fun

22. Teach holistically

23. Never stop learning

24. Think out of the box

25. Master of their subject