“The academic goals of schools cannot be achieved unless teachers provide students with a socially and emotionally healthy school environment” (as cited in Brackett, Reyes, Rivers , Elbertson, & Salovey, 2011, p. Making classrooms safe, healthy, and conducive to learning is of the utmost importance Win Friends and Influence Students", Biga and Spott apply the methodologies from the book How to Win Friends and Influence People and transform them to fit the school environment. Biga and Spott believe that making students feel important is a proactive task that teachers must stick to. Three techniques that the authors suggest will improve relationships between students and teachers include: welcome messages, getting their attention (paying attention), and conversation stacks. A welcome message is a great way for teachers to introduce themselves to students and their parents before school. the year begins. A short introductory email at the start of a school year sends the message that the teacher is available and open to communication. Emailing students and parents about class times, supplies, expectations, and the schedule is key to starting the year with positive relationships. In this way, “Students feel as if they 'belong' and are 'essential' to the class before class even begins” (Biga, Spott, & Spott, 2013, p. 103). Today, there are many websites like Mailchimp and Smore that allow teachers to easily create amazing newsletters. These newsletters are a great way to keep students and parents “in the loop.” Initial correspondence is the first task in building positive relationships… middle of the paper… 11) make the comment that supportive classes are related to increased student motivation, interest, enjoyment, and engagement (p. 27) . If followed, the goals listed by Biga and Spott allow the teacher to be proactive in how classroom relationships are formed. Above all, teachers must remember to “put on love” (NIV, Colossians 3:14), for it is by wearing the love of Christ every day that you can transform any classroom and penetrate any darkness. The classroom can quickly become a chaotic environment, however, by maintaining strong teacher-student relationships, respect and honor will always be present. By listening to students, making information relatable, and showing genuine sincerity, teachers show students they care—and not just about their educational goals, but about them as individuals, as future leaders, and as someone important...