Peter Rondinaro
Attending college is an exciting and challenging journey. Many students enter college with the dream of earning their degree and rapidly recognize that hard work is required to achieve that dream. It is true that at the university level the work is very demanding yet the rewards are truly significant. As an instructor of Psychology I want to assist my students in realizing their dream.
For me being an educator goes far beyond the confines of the classroom. I certainly seek to be current and knowledgeable in my subject area and I also understand that I can serve as a mentor and professional resource for my students. My main objective is to assist my students to be highly prepared for the next step in their academic and/or professional career. To that end, I believe in an educational philosophy which supports the notion that most people are capable and excited about learning. In concert with this philosophy, I do my best to encourage students to think, reflect, and problem solve in meeting their academic challenges. In addition, I attempt to encourage students to strive for excellence. I want them to acknowledge that working up to their full potential is a rich and rewarding experience, not only to achieve their life goals but also to feel confident that they are capable of being meaningful contributors to society. My reward as an educator is to accept that heartfelt handshake of gratitude on commencement day that says “thank you for helping me achieve my dream.”