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**From the colleagues at the Learning at Lovejoy Conference (July 28, 2011) hosted by Lovejoy ISD**

 * Be organized and prepared for class
 * Quickly get to know the students' names
 * Incorportate various get-to-know-you games in the first month of school
 * Attend events (theater, concerts, sports' games)
 * (Before or after class/school) Ask personalized questions (their weekend, classes, vacations, etc)
 * Stand at door to greet students at least 2-3 times per week, if not daily
 * Find the good to compliment students academically and personally
 * Use humor
 * Acknowledge birthdays
 * Treat students like people first and students second