I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.
Act your age. Students do not look upon you as a buddy, pal, or peer. They expect you to be a mature adult. . . . Many young teachers have a tendency to seek popularity, resorting to tactics that can create endless problems.