Lindsey Rhodes is currently a Kindergarten teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary in Gainesville, GA, where she serves as her grade level chair. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education, as well as her Ed.S in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College. Her best piece of teaching advice is to emphasize respect in the classroom. Respect is vital and should be reciprocal. Students who respect their teacher strive to meet goals. Teachers who respect their students are effective in helping ALL learners be successful.