Getting the opportunity to truly work alongside and know your students is both educationally beneficial and also personally rewarding for both the teacher and the student alike. While this first element of personalized learning in our district might seem an obvious choice for inclusion, the personalization of education fosters an environment that maximizes opportunities for teachers to really come to understand their students as people and as learners. This video creates an overview of how to intentionally design for such opportunities in a personalized learning format, and it also discusses how to support students and optimize their learning as a result of developing strong working relationships with each individual.