Educator's Oath

Disclaimer: I just recently found "The Educator's Oath" by Robert L. DeBruyn, in an old handout. I thought it was a wonderful guidline for anyone teaching anything. I have included it here because ethics in teaching spirituality often gets discussed--and I thought this oath has excellent guidelines for any teacher. The presence of "The Educator's Oath" on this website is simply intended as a public service.
"The Educator's Oath"
by Robert L. DeBruyn,
author of "The MASTER Teacher."

I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the science of teaching.

I will give to those who are or have been my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due.

I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; the well-being of my students will be my primary concern always.

I will honor the position of parents and uphold public trust.

I will maintain by all the means in my power the honor of my profession. I will respect the privacy of students; I will teach toward meeting the individual needs and abilities of students.

I will accept all engaged in education and regard all as my colleagues;

I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics, social standing, or the monetary rewards received from my labors to intervene between my duty and my students.

I will maintain utmost respect for human dignity and human values, and I will hold human caring and consideration as the fundamental value in the student-teacher relationship.

I make this promise solemnly, freely, and upon my oath for as long as I am engaged in education.