ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on building trust with students, parents and colleagues using Zone of Indifference, a High level of trust. Schools and education are the equalizers for individuals to rise above personal circumstances and achieve their goals and dreams. Todd Whitaker discusses the importance of building trust with students, parents, and colleagues, and talks about the 'Zone of Indifference' which is referring to a level of trust. The higher the trust, the larger the Zone of Indifference. The larger the Zone of Indifference the less and one has to defend every action he/she takes. It presents discussion questions/self-reflection to build the trust. There are some students who teachers gives a large Zone of Indifference because they trust them to do what they say they are going to do. On the flip side, teachers have students that they question everything they do because of lack of trust. Building trust provides a positive impact on teacher's relationship with students, parents, and colleagues.
