What It Truly Means to Evolve as a Teacher

Recently, a student told me how much they loved my classes from years ago,  back when I was teaching at a studio that no longer exists. They even asked if I still ever teach like that, or if I know anyone in town who does.

It was a sweet question, but it made me pause.

Because the truth is, who I was then is not who I am now,  not as a person, and definitely not as a teacher.

For me, evolving means being fully committed to not staying the same. 

Teaching, like practice, should evolve. It’s meant to move, expand, and become more informed as we do. My teaching now comes from deeper study, more intention, and a clearer understanding of what’s effective, not just what’s familiar.

I take lots of trainings. I study with teachers who challenge how I think, move, and communicate. I intentionally put myself in rooms that stretch me, because I believe that if I’m not learning, neither are my students.

To evolve as a teacher is to stay a student first. To stay curious. To ask why. To constantly refine, rather than repeat.

So when someone asks if I still teach like I used to, my answer is no,  and I mean that with full gratitude. That version of me built the foundation for who I am now. But my growth is not behind me; it’s happening in real time.

The evolution never ends. And honestly, I wouldn’t want it to. Because teaching, like practice, is a journey of becoming.

At FORUM, that’s the standard. When I hire teachers, it’s one of the first things I look for. Are they curious, invested in themselves, and dedicated to their growth? Because evolution isn’t optional here,  it’s the foundation of everything we do.