Rooted in the wisdom of St. John Baptist de La Salle, this guide presents the twelve essential virtues that form the heart of truly Christian teaching. Drawing on practical counsel and spiritual insight, it shows educators how to cultivate discipline with charity, overcome impatience and pride, foster consistency and fairness, and inspire in students a lasting love of learning. You will discover how to unite firmness with gentleness, place God at the center of the classroom, and model prayerful integrity in ordinary duties. At a time of deep educational need, this book renews the teacher’s sacred calling to reflect Christ the Teacher and to lead each student toward his or her fullest potential under grace.