Living Curriculum Teachers Model Christ                                      
Christ-centered              Galatians 2:2         Philippians 3:7-14         Love & Faithfulness

*LCT's are PRAYERFUL people with a born again, growing love for Jesus Christ
*Dedicated to teach through the lens of Scripture while modeling a Biblical worldview
*Model the fruit of the Spirit
*LCT's are called to disciple their students and see them grow in Christ                        

Hopeful              1 Thess. 5: 16-18         Philippians 1:3-6              Joy & Peace                                                                
*LCT's are POSITIVE and happy people 
*They smile and laugh freely
*Are joyful always, and pray continually
*See the glass half full, not half empty
*Love students and encourage them through words, deeds, and actions
*Create an environment that encourages trust and respect from students
*LCT's ultimate joy is to see a student serving God and using his/her gifts             

Relational           Romans 12:9-11                                            Patience & Kindness

*LCT's are PATIENT when building relationships and take time to know and encourage students       
*Notice emerging qualities in students and share their observations with parents  
*Treat students with dignity in an orderly and respectful classroom environment
*Communicate news in a personal and timely manner                                                                    
*Share their heart and faith through their willingness to be vulnerable                                       
*Develop expectations that are reasonable, understandable, and consistently followed
*Know how to correct gently, provide just consequences and encourage restoration
*Are approachable and accessible to students and parents
*Do not use sarcasm and embarrassment as part of the teacher/student relationship
*LCT's love students and they model and mentor by building personal relationships with them                           

Innovative               Isaiah 43:18-19                                           Gentleness                                                                   
*LCT's are PURPOSEFUL in their drive to be innovative
*Understand creativity and relevance to “real life” is evident in good instruction
*Have routines that never become routine
*Look for emerging qualities and specific God-given abilities in each student 
*Recognize and reward excellence, creativity, and effort
*Have a heart for life-long learning and professional development
*LCT's think “outside the box” for new ways to convey knowledge and truth              

Skillful        Psalm 78:72               Proverbs 22:29                  Goodness                                                                      
*LCT's are PREPARED so they can encourage students to pursue academic excellence
*Plan efficient classroom activities utilizing a comprehensive scope and sequence               
*Provide opportunities for students to develop servant leadership traits
*Demonstrate excellence in their content area, yet teach to a variety of learning styles
*Model and encourage a Biblical worldview in developing critical thinking skills
*Create challenging, meaningful assignments mindful of balance of life issues
*Utilize effective assessment that gives personal, prompt feedback to each student
*LCT's know that life learning may at times come before book learning                           

Trustworthy          James 3:1                    Psalm 41:1-2                  Self-control                                                

*LCT's are PASSIONATE about integrity and character                                                          
*Desire constructive criticism and feedback on their performance                                        
*Understand when others make mistakes and pursue forgiveness and reconciliation                      
*Believe in the Matt.18 principle, consequently they talk to students and parents instead of about them   
*LCT's demonstrate a servant leader’s heart                                                                                    

                          So that students are engaged in
Pursuing truth
Maturing (growing) their faith
And building character.