Of course, teachers have to teach new lessons and mark tests, but teaching is much more than that. Ms. Lauer taught me that relationships are key; relationships with colleagues, administrations and, above all, students. If teachers have a strong relationship foundation with their students, the students' learning experience will be highly valued. The learning environment contributes to this positive experience in many ways. First, if a student doesn't feel safe or comfortable with their teacher, they simply won't learn from them. Likewise, if a student doesn't like his teacher, the chances of him asking for help or clarification are slim to none. This, once again, is why a good teacher/student relationship is crucial in any context