“No one gets it right 100 percent of the time. We are all human and have made mistakes. When you create a culture of empathy, your students will support you as well. They will recognize when you’re not looking or feeling your best, and next thing you know, your desk will be flooded with pictures and cards. You’ll hear the students whispering, ‘The teacher’s not feeling well today.’ The room will run more smoothly than when you’re at your best. –Ciera Clark-Searcy (from Creating a Culture of Empathy)