My philosophy and mission is to provide a positive teaching and learning atmosphere, share my enthusiasm and create a desire for more. Based on my education and experience, I believe implementing creative strategies for the various learning styles and temperaments is vitally important. For example; in my Spanish Level II students were given a medical skit assignment in the Spanish language. They were given an appropriate amount of time and a hand-out with a rubric that included speaking, performing and presentation. This assignment gave each student an opportunity to use their talents, abilities and skills individually and collectively. The assignments were fun and successful. Some students chose to dress as medical personnel, others chose to create the skit in their own words, and others videotaped or narrated all in Spanish. I believe in creativity as a teacher and allowing students to be creative as well not only does this result in teaching with clarity, passion, fun and excitement but impacts the learners and creates a passion for lifelong learners like me.