Teachers in the Middle: The Right Stuff!

Without question, middle school teachers are amazing educators. Recently, I was asked to describe the characteristics of the best middle school teachers I know. Sheesh, this was not an easy task. I believe the best middle school teachers are able to:

• Leap tall buildings in a single bound...
• Share content in an engaging manner
• Discuss content with authority because they are content experts
• Use a variety of teaching strategies
• Create a positive classroom learning environment
• Be flexible
• Employ technology as a tool to engage students
• Use humor in a positive manner avoiding hurtful sarcasm
• Demonstrate genuine concern for all students
• Write exciting lessons
• Establish positive relationships with parents
• Constructively communicate with colleagues and administrators
• Reflect on their own performance and work to improve based on their own self-analysis
• Receive feedback in an open and gracious manner

Did I miss any characteristics? Please tell me other characteristics
I should add to my list.