This document is Dr. Bridgett Fifer's teaching portfolio for EDU 573 at Strayer University. It outlines her teaching philosophy of helping students achieve their potential through clarity, discussion, and feedback rather than coercion. Her philosophy values students developing self-governance and respect for others. She believes the most effective teaching practices are clarity of content and instructions, forming open classroom discussions, and providing individualized feedback so students feel heard. The portfolio includes inspirational quotes about the power of education and underestimating people's potential.