Opinions are like rear ends, everybody has one. I believe the same to be true of philosophies, if we are all honest with ourselves. Our personal philosophy affects how we carry out our everyday tasks, and influences our reactions to different situations accordingly. The atmosphere in which we are raised is a primary factor in formulating our beliefs and attitudes, or philosophy. Role models have some bearing on the way we perceive life, and the way in which we express ourselves. The beliefs outlined in the remainder of this paper give the backbone needed for my personal philosophy.
             I believe my role in career and technical education shall be ethical and fair in every situation. I will solemnly do my best to uphold this belief as I embark on my journey into agricultural education. It seems like there is always an exception to the rule, but I want to be unwavering with my decisions and feel confident that they are right. I know my parents did an excellent job raising me, and I can distinguish "right from wrong." Circumstances always vary, but I will be impartial in my judgments. I will always reflect on previous situations, and learn from my mistakes. Adaptations will be made to my philosophy as it is shaped and molded into a better more effective version. There will be times when I shall set a new precedence for a unique state of affairs previously un-encountered; however, I will still do what is right and just after effectively analyzing both sides of every ordeal.
             I believe education is an essential part in personal development. It is mandatory for students to grow as individuals by learning about different aspects of the world in which they live. I am quite fond of the "never stop learning" approach and will apply it in my classroom. The benefits from education are endless. One of the most dynamic benefits is the ability to improve an individual's self-esteem as well as other's per...