“Personal responsibility is the merging of the spiritual, psychological, and social belief that, like a river, flow from the paths of the subconscious mind and manifest in the choices we make in life.”  Teresa Williams

Teacher's Pledge

I pledge allegiance to my students.

I pledge to develop my mind and body to the greatest extent possible.

I will learn all that I can in order to give my best to my students in their struggle to learn.

I will keep myself physically fit, building a strong body free from drugs and other substances which weaken me and make me less capable of protecting myself, my family and my students.

I will unselfishly share my knowledge and understanding with students in order to bring about change more quickly.

I will discipline myself to direct my energies thoughtfully and constructively rather than wasting them in idle hatred.

I will train myself never to hurt or allow others to harm students for I recognize that we need every student to be physically and psychologically strong.

These principles I pledge to practice daily and to teach them to others in order to unite and educate all.


Adapted from "A Black Child's Pledge" written by Shirley Williams in the Black Panther Newspaper 2 no. 10 (October 26, 1968).   I've replaced Black People with students.