Quotes from Kathleen Cushman

History is like an endless waltz, it never ends, it keeps going on and on.

To keep the place running smoothly, students' behavior becomes more important than their understanding, acquiescence more valued than inquiry

foster a teacher's habit of paying close attention to what students say, whether they speak through words or actions.

taking on the role not only of instructor but of trusted elder, guide, coach, leader, and perhaps sometimes friend.

I know that the way he comes into a classroom, he wants the students to leave knowing math. This makes me open my mind to what he has to say and how he's trying to say it.

It matters to students that teachers like being in their company.