My Ideal Student

My ideal student is one who is respectful: of themselves, of me and of the classroom environment. I dream of a student who is personally invested in his/her future and believes that education is a key conduit through which success can come. Along with that belief is one that everyday, success is a choice, but that the choice is theirs. My ideal student has faith in his/her ability to break stereotypes and defy all odds. He/she also takes personal responsibility seriously and refuses to shortchange him/herself on account of foolishness, no matter the shape or form. In this way, my ideal student has a degree of wisdom, and if not, is open to developing it with the help of those who already possess it.