The relationship between the instructor and the student is difficult to define, as it encompasses many varying aspects of life. The instructor must flow through the student in many levels of communication and reach to the far corners of his/her mind and life. The instructor is a father, and at times a mother; an adviser and a chastiser. The instructor though different, is the same as everyone else. He is human and deserves respect, for he has traveled long upon the way. The instructor is an excellent teacher. By this, it is meant that he can convey the appropriate information to his students at the correct time and in the best manner, as to maximize his students understanding. He must be able to see them and their problems as they seldom can. The instructor shows no favor; As progression is reached, he becomes harder on those who progress. He’s kind, but firm on the beginners on the path.He advises in an appropriate manner on the inner aspects of his subject. He always has a friendly ear to listen and an open mind to understand, but is not outwardly moved. Many people are unable to see the instructor properly. They tend to see him as a instructor or a friend. He is neither, He is both, He is more. He sees a student in a free way, unmoved by facial expression or appearance, and helps in the best way. If he has to be hard, he is so. If he has to be soft, he is so. His attitudes are always in the best interest of his students.Often the instructor will test his students by taking views diametrically opposed to theirs and watch their reaction. He may knowingly place his student in a particular situation to see how he handles that situation. He will seldom openly praise. In life, silence is sometimes the best praise. He will note what affects the student in and out of the school, how he acts and reacts towards his friends, family, fellow students, and act accordingly.He will say nothing when he should speak. He is kind and understanding. He can be strict, yet he can be compassionate. Through all these externals, his heart is forever with them. He listens when they speak and understands their feelings. He is unmoved, but can be sympathetic if necessary. He is active in a subdued way. He gives while others take, and ask no rewards. He is sad, he is happy, he is let down, and he is uplifted; he is human. He holds to the way, for that way is him. He may be blamed, but he persists. He persist when there is no reason to, that is why I am an instructor.

Dr. Leonard C. Holifield, CPS

Chief Instructor